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Earth Hour

March 26 , 2011

8-9 pm

Have you heard of Earth Hour? It is the largest mobilization of people in human history, with 700 million people participating in 2010. ”It started in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a symbolic stand against climate change. Only a year later Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement, with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. 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, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour. In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative. In March 2010, a record 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.”

Earth Hour is about raising awareness of energy conservation and sustainable practices!

Check out www.earthhour.com for more information and to lend your support !

i will be participating as best i can ~ no driving ~ turning off my phone and not using electricity ,,,as best as i can control~ the intention is to be focused on what we have done and continue to do to our planet ~ BE AWARE ~ CONSERVE ~ and share the information !!!

OM SHANTI ~

mara moon