The ice caps in Antarctica are breaking, melting and disappearing. 2007 was the tenth warmest year on record. The EPA has even created an initiative to combat global warming.
What can each of us do now that will make a difference for our world and generations to come?
On Saturday, March 29, 2008 (that’s tomorrow) turn off your lights at 8:00 p.m. (your local time) and keep them off for an entire hour. This is Earth Hour, an event created by the World Wildlife Fund. Visit the site and pledge to turn off your lights to receive Earth Hour updates and tips. So far 263,064 people have signed up for Earth Hour 2008.
Last year's Earth Hour, which happened only in Sydney, Australia, had the effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for an hour. This year's event is global, so savings will be even bigger. Landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Sears Tower and the Sydney Opera House will dim during Earth Hour.
Get together with friends and make a night of it. If 10,000 households turn off 10 lights tomorrow night for just one hour, we'll avert the CO2 created by an average apartment in a whole year.
If you’re like me, you’re wondering what you’ll be doing for an hour in the dark. Here are some suggestions:
- It’ll be 48 degrees in Virginia Beach tomorrow night at 8:00 with a slight overcast. Get a beverage, a blanket and enjoy the evening on a deck or porch.
- Dig out your candles and light a few a few of them. Have a romantic dinner or read a book the old fashioned way.
- Go to the movies.
- Get a bunch of friends together and play board games by candlelight.
- Power up your iPod and have a dance party.
- Or, just take a nap.
Also, for a cute commercial regarding public transportation in Finland and the environment’s effect on national monuments click here.
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