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 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
