Can you go one hour without your phone, TV, or computer? How about the lights? Would you be wiling to try for a good cause?
Called "the largest voluntary action ever witnessed", Earth Hour is an annual event sponsored by WWF, an environmental conservation organization, to get folks thinking about our environmental impact. As the amount of technology we use continues to grow, so does the problem of maintaining the earth's natural resources.
In the past, over 120 countries, 4600 cities and towns, and 1/3 billion people have participated in Earth Hour by turning off the lights, televisions, stereos, laptops and more in support of this movement.
While there doesn't seem to be any consensus on whether the actual event itself saves energy, this grassroots effort raises awareness to save the planet's natural resources, yes but it also celebrates the collective power of individuals to make a decision and take action.
In 2011, Earth Hour will take place on March 26 from 830pm to 930pm. So, whether you are in Portland, Papau New Guinea or Paris, grab your candles ... get set to pull the plug ... go!
Find information on global meetups (start one in Portland!), take the pledge to participate, find out how others plan to go beyond the Hour, even get an iPhone app to share your Earth Hour ideas and commitments. Other links:
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