After writing a flaming entry on my blog last year about my dearest countrymen's lack of concern about climate change, I decide there is no excuse for them this time because I will make sure they know about Earth Hour early, and really go about switching off the lights.
Here's everything you need to know about Earth Hour, so you can throw your ignorance excuse out the window RIGHT NOW. I insist, and I shall presist.
What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.
Who organised this? Earth Hour is organized by WWF. With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries, it’s one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
Why should I listen to you and switch off my lights for an hour? Like I am that jobless! Earth Hour isn't about how jobless you are. It is about how much you care about the planet you are living on. If you don't take care of it, one day it's bound to take care of you very well, and it's not going to be a pretty sight when it does.
Earth Hour is something you should definitely consider joining if you are:
buried in debts and loans, and is worrying about the exponentially growing digits on your electricity bill.
someone who cares about the environment and your future generations of children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
extremely rich and is looking for a chance to be snobby.
extremely middle class but have an inflated pride.
Brief history of Earth Hour:
2007, Sydney, Australia: 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change.
2008: More than 50 million people across 35 countries participated. Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum; all stood in darkness.
March 2009: Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet.
This year's Earth Hour is taking place on Saturday 27 March at 8.30PM. Totally won over and love the idea of saving the world? Sign up here.
