Sign up, spread the word, and switch your lights off at 8:30 p.m. local time, Saturday March 27 for Earth Hour.
What is it? In their own words: "Hundreds of millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple -- turning off their lights for one hour. The movement symbolizes that by working together each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations."
Last year, Mayor Tom Barrett turned the lights off at City Hall so that Milwaukee participated in a truly global event. The Earth Hour web site features video footage and photographs of darkened landmark buildings in cities all over the world. When you sign up, you add your name or your organization's name to the interactive map.
The Earth Hour organizers are appealing to all of us to get involved -- host Earth Hour events, create buzz via social media, upload photos and videos and generally just get the word out. Schools, businesses, local government and individuals are asked to take part. Earth Hour makes it easy by providing toolkits. Over to you!
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