Earth Hour
On March 23, 2013, at 8:30 pm, hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to celebrate Earth Hour. Turning off the lights for an hour will save energy, keep some harmful greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere, and help slow down climate change. It is also a time to think about what everyone on this planet all has in common: Earth!
Earth Hour is a worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It first took place in 2007, when millions of Sydney, Australia residents turned off all non-essential lights. Following Sydney's lead, many other cities around the world adopted the event in 2008, and now it's a worldwide thing!
WWF says,
"It is easy to forget how much we depend on the planet for so many things like food, fuel, water and fresh air and that the actions we take—from the energy we use to the food we buy—have an effect on the world. Earth Hour is our chance to make and show our commitment to protect our planet not just for one hour a year, but every day."
Earth Hour 2013 will be held on March 23, 2013 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at your local time. If you want to do something to protect the earth, then make a pledge to join now!
Leave a Comment with this pledge: I, [state your first name], pledge to turn off the lights on March 23, 2013 at 8:30 pm for 1 hour.
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Comment #1 | Posted by: dolphinblue1852 on March 21, 2013 at 03:53 PM
that is so cool what would happen if the earth stopped moving?Will everyone die? can someone answer this? :)
Comment #2 | Posted by: pigpiglet14 on March 21, 2013 at 03:53 PM
I, Phoenixsong3, pledge to turn off the lights on March 23, 2013 at 8:30 pm for 1 hour. *Has fingers crossed.* JK!!
Comment #3 | Posted by: Phoenixsong3 on March 21, 2013 at 05:01 PM
I, Lightningthief3 pledge to turn off the lights on March 23, 2013 at 8:30 p.m. For 1 hour.
Comment #4 | Posted by: Lightningthief3 on March 21, 2013 at 05:55 PM
go green!
Comment #5 | Posted by: raven on March 21, 2013 at 06:39 PM
I, indigowizard3, pledge to turn off the lights in my house from 8:30-9:30 to celebrate Earth hour. And I'll tell my friends about it too. :)
Comment #6 | Posted by: indigowizard3 on March 21, 2013 at 11:47 PM
People wake up, theses feel good action are all about you accepting paying more for your energy.Donot go along and do what I plan to do, turn everything on in your house.
Comment #7 | Posted by: Den on March 23, 2013 at 08:52 AM
hey
Comment #8 | Posted by: happy on March 23, 2013 at 02:08 PM
People need to step up and start helping Earth's environment and this is the perfect way to do it.
Comment #9 | Posted by: Rachael on March 25, 2013 at 11:27 AM
i think this is a great idea, it conserves so much energy and money.
Comment #10 | Posted by: moonlax12 on March 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Earth Hour is a great way to save a lot of energy
Comment #11 | Posted by: big boy1234 on March 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Going green is a very good idea for the earth's environment, and everyone should do this!
Comment #12 | Posted by: Finn on March 25, 2013 at 01:00 PM
This is a fantastic idea about saving energy and going green!
Comment #13 | Posted by: moon on March 25, 2013 at 01:57 PM
thats a really good idea, plus it saves so much energy and helps the environment.
Comment #14 | Posted by: yaysloths on March 25, 2013 at 02:02 PM
Earth hour seems pretty cool
Comment #15 | Posted by: B on March 25, 2013 at 06:26 PM
Wow! This is really cool. I never new that there was such a thing as Earth Hour.
Comment #16 | Posted by: Sophie on March 25, 2013 at 07:55 PM
no lights how will we get around the house not that im complaining which im not but what if i run into a tree of even worse a pole
Comment #17 | Posted by: amberwolf183 on March 26, 2013 at 10:16 AM
This is a good way to help the environment and is a fun activity to do.
Comment #18 | Posted by: xCARLOSx on March 26, 2013 at 10:34 AM
I wonder how much energy the world saves by doing this?
Comment #19 | Posted by: Joey93 on March 26, 2013 at 01:20 PM
This is really cool. I've never heard of this before. I'll have to try it.
Comment #20 | Posted by: Alexis on March 26, 2013 at 01:20 PM
This is a really good way to stay green. Also it's a good influence for other green projects, so that we can model them after this one to help keep our planet clean.
Comment #21 | Posted by: wonderfullywanderingalone on March 26, 2013 at 03:33 PM
i will like to read that book because i love reading and i would like to learn more about earth
Comment #22 | Posted by: rayray on March 28, 2013 at 10:37 PM