EARTH HOUR (localGuy2008)
To bring awareness to the catastrophes of global warming, everyone is asked to turn off non-essential lights on Saturday, March 29, from 8 to 9 p.m. Think about what you can do for an hour with the lights off. Take a nap, go for a stroll, gaze at the stars! Whatever you decide, just know that by turning the lights off, you will be contributing to a rapidly growing global campaign.
Started last year by the World Wildlife Fund of Australia, the objective was for everyone in Sydney to turn off the lights for one hour. On March 31, 2007, an estimated 2.2 million people and more than 2,000 businesses in Sydney participated. Such prominent places the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge went dark. As a result, Sydney's energy usage dropped 10 percent. This year's campaign is worldwide! For more information, visit www.earthhour.org

– Written by Fiona