Earth Hour!

Earth hour 2008 was a great success here in Port Perry as well as in Canada! We can all join with WWF in 2009 by turning off our lights for one hour on Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.!

Earth hour is a global lights out phenomenon that will bring together millions of people from all around the world to support action on climate change.

Hundreds of cities in more than 70 countries have pledged to support Earth Hour, including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

Last year millions of people in more than 35 countries participated and we have already surpassed that number for 2009. We are well on the way of meeting WWF’s goal of one billion participants.

Add to that a special significance; Earth Hour will also provide a global call to action to world leaders who are meeting in Copenhagen in December 2009 to strike a new global deal on climate change.

A new agreement is pivotal because in 2012 the Kyoto Accord will expire.

So, please, turn off your lights, how about a beeswax candle to light your way.

This is one way we can all be heard, actions speak oh so loudly. And don’t stop at turning off the lights. Think about what else can be done to reduce your footprint; like taking transit, unplugging unused electrical appliances and washing your clothes in cold water. The list is endless and your action will make a big difference.