This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s
first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages,
nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use
their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a
vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming.
WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1
billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the
Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take
action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto
Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make
their voice heard.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and
businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the
message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50
million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as
the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the
Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all
stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal
of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global
vote. 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. Over 74 countries and territories have
pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and
this number is growing everyday.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can
take control of the future of our planet, for future
generations.
VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and
join the world for Earth Hour.
Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.
Are you participating in Earth Hour?
How will you do so?
Come pledge your participation here! 
