On March 28, people around the world will turn their lights off for one hour. Earth Hour is aiming to reach one billion people, in more than 1000 cities around the world, all joining together in a global effort to show that it is possible to take action on global warming. It’s already on track to be the biggest global demonstration for action on climate change, with 377 cities across 74 countries already signed up to take part, including London, Sydney, Rome, Mexico City, Moscow and Las Vegas.
Earth Hour 2009 is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to take responsibility and to get involved in working towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to The Americas will stand in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.
When London pledged to join WWF’s Earth Hour in December, Boris Johnson said: “Earth Hour will send a strong message on climate change and reminds us of the importance of cities working together to cut our carbon emissions. Cities are the ones who can take real, on-the-ground actions to transform markets – by buying low-carbon vehicles, retrofitting our buildings, installing decentralised energy and helping our residents insulate their homes. These kinds of measures not only can reduce London’s carbon emissions but can create real economic opportunities for London.”
Colin Butfield, Head of Campaigns at WWF-UK said “We are calling on Londoners and people all across the UK to take part in Earth Hour and show the UK government that they must demonstrate leadership in tackling climate change.”
Climate change threatens lives, livelihoods, and lifestyles, however you can make a difference -join the Sauce employees for Earth Hour 2009, turn off your lights at 8.30pm Saturday 28 March and sign up here http://www.earthhour.org/signup/ to be counted!
By Olivia Cameron
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