On Saturday March 28, 2009, millions of people around the globe will usher darkness into their lives for the good of the planet. Will you be one of them?

Earth Hour is an annual international lights out event happening on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. The goal is to get as many individuals and businesses as possible to turn off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and demonstrate that people are ready to take personal action and that in turn, people expect more engagement on behalf of the government. (WWF Earth Hour FAQ)

The point of Earth Hour is not to say that turning off the lights for a single hour each year is enough. No, it’s not enough. But it is a start. I’ve always firmly believed that spouting critiques is only slightly more progressive than ignorance. Continue Reading →