farmeric March 27th, 2009
On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm, tens of millions of people around the world will turn out their lights for one hour — Earth Hour—to demonstrate their concern for our living planet and send a loud message to our leaders that they support action on climate change. Here are a few ideas for ways your organization can support and publicize Earth Hour:
- Hold a contest among employees with a prize for the best ideas for reducing waste and cutting energy consumption in your company’s daily operations.
- Ask your business partners, suppliers and industry peers to support Earth Hour. Hang banners and posters so that your support is visible to all who enter your offices or buildings.
- Turn your website “go black” during the week leading up to Earth Hour; make all white backgrounds black and all black text white. (Google did this in 2008!) Post a blurb about the event on your homepage that links to the Earth Hour home page.
- Hold a company-wide event or celebration for employees the week proceeding Earth Hour and serve “green-themed” refreshments. Host an Earth Hour “lights out” party for your staff, customers and vendors on the night of the event. Be sure to turn out at 8:30 pm local time. Continue Reading »
Tags: 60 minutes, climate change, earth, earth hour, electricity, Global warming, green house, hour, lights out, wwf
farmeric March 26th, 2009
EarthNews was one of the few blog site last year who participated and spread the world about Earth Hour. Once again, EarthNews at PinayMom.ORG is proud to partake this year’s Earth Hour 2009.
With the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote, Vote Earth is a global call to action for every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet.
In December 2009 world leaders meet in Copenhagen to agree on a post-Kyoto policy for tackling climate change. One billion people voting with their light switch during Earth Hour will create a powerful mandate for our leaders to take strong and decisive action on climate change in Copenhagen.
Earth Hour is asking bloggers to help spread the word about the importance of turning your lights out for one hour at 8.30pm on March 28.
Please feel free to use any of the assets found at http://www.earthhour.org/downloads/ in your blog.
Tags: 60 minutes, climate change, earth, earth hour, electricity, Global warming, green house, hour, lights out, wwf
farmeric July 3rd, 2008
1. Change Your Light Bulb
Use compact flourrescent light bulbs (CFLs), instead of incandescent lights. CFLs use up 75% less electricity and last up to 13 times longer.
2. Open A Window
When the sun is out, draw those blinds or curtains to let the natural light in. During cool nights and mornings, turn off that air conditioner.
3. Wash Clothes In Bulk
Accumulate dirty clothes for fewer loads on your washing machine. And hang your clothes to dry, rather than using an electric dryer.
4. Unplug Appliances When You Can
TV sets, stereos and video players on standby still consume power. When buying new appliances, pick the most energy-efficient models. Continue Reading »
Tags: car, electric, Global warming, light bulb
farmeric June 16th, 2008
There is one single concern that is threatening the very life existence of the planet earth, and no…not the Aliens as being shown in a Hollywood movie. We humans are part to blame in creating this monster. It is alive and creating havoc to different parts of the world already.
Sea levels are increasing, glaciers are retreating and even polar bears and other rare cold climate species are slowly becoming extinct because of the monster that we created. And this, is no other than - Continue Reading »
Tags: climate change, earth, efficient appliance, efficient car, energy, Environment, garbage, Global warming, pollution, recycle, waste
farmeric April 1st, 2008
“In One Hour we can Change the World and it all started in Earth Hour”
Around the world, the Earth Hour is being heralded as a success. More than 30 million were expected to have turned off their lights for 60 minutes.In the Philippines, more than 50 cities nationwide switched off their lights. This is the first time the Philippines joined this event which began in Sydney last year. 
On the 29th of March 2008, malls- including SM and Ayala, museums, EDSA, Roxas Boulevard, billboards, McDonald’s arches, Jollibee iconic signages, monuments, streets and even houses were plunged into darkness.
According to WWF and Meralco, the Philippines were able to save 56MWh of energy and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 30-tonnes in Luzon alone. Continue Reading »
Tags: climate change, earth hour, Global warming, greenhouse
farmeric March 23rd, 2008
I was writing an article about the Earth Hour 2008 but I decided to put it on hold when I received an email from friend which I copied verbatim below. As an individual, I also registered on http://www.earthhour.org/sign-up so I can participate on this very worthwhile endeavor. Global warming is now the greatest thread in our world has ever faced and I think this is the WAR WORTH FIGHTING FOR.
In support of the world-wide campaign against Global Warming, we are encouraging everyone to participate in the 60-minute “lights-out” event on March 29, 2008 from 8 to 9PM. While participation in this activity is entirely voluntary, we encourage everyone to do their share in this and other similar endeavors to save our planet. Please read the brief article below to further understand the rationalé behind this movement.
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Tags: 60 minutes, climate change, earth, earth hour, electricity, Global warming, green house, hour, lights out, wwf
