Earth Hour 2007 caught the world by surprise when 2.2 million homes and businesses in Sydney, Australia, switched off their lights for one hour to draw attention to the role of energy consumption in global climate change.
Earth Hour 2008 went global, with 50 million people from around the world dousing the lights in support of the cause. San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge went dark, as did the Coca-Cola billboard in Times Square, the Colosseum in Rome and the Opera House in Sydney.
This year, Earth Hour 2009: Vote Earth, aims to enlist 1 billion participants.
Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. 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.
Results of the “vote” will be presented to world leaders this December at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Polls will be open for one hour, Saturday, March 28 from 8:30-9:30. Mark your calendar and let your voice be heard.
Help Spread the Word
To learn more about Earth Hour 2009 and what you can do to make the goal of 1 billion participants a reality, visit www.voteearth2009.org/.
