Rarely are we presented an opportunity to come together as one for the greater good of the human race as well as fellow inhabitants on this earth we call home. This is the only planet on the solar system that is shared by the many creatures, big and small but is it only up to us to make a stand and contribute to preserving this blue globe. So let us join hands and transcend racial, political and country lines to work together in preventing global warming and ensuring that the generations to come will still be able to enjoy the earth as we have been.
This is an initiative that I have supported since 2008, when it was first made global after the success it was pioneered by WWF Australia and the Sydney Morning Herald in Sydney in 2007. It has since gained publicity and has generated substantial awareness throughout Singapore and around the world with major corporations taking a stand and declaring their “Go Green” stance as part of their corporate social responsibilities. There are now roadshows going around to major shopping centres for would-be supporters to vote with their pens and make a commitment to turn off their lights come Saturday, 28 March for 1 hour from 8.30pm – 9.30pm local time.
A write up of this movement is provided below as well as a link for you to make the commitment to take action in saving the Earth. You could tell everyone that you have Voted Earth by leaving the comment “I Vote Earth!” after you have signed up for Earth Hour or provide tips on how we can further prevent global warming.
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.
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I’ll have every light in the house on for this. ‘Thinking about burning some tires in the back yard as well. I don’t buy this “earth religion” thing. The hype is way ahead of the facts, and the science. Peace and love!
It’s true that the Earth Hour is a very hyped up event but the real purpose of the event is to create awareness about global warming and to urge people to take action in preventing it rather than actually solving the problems with global warming. 1 hour annually won’t achieve much on its own but if this 1 hour event is able to make people sit up and do something to prevent global warming on a daily basis, then the real purpose would have been achieve. Peace!