Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to switch off their lights for one hour on Saturday, 27th March 2010 at 8:30pm to show their support for action on climate change.

Earth Hour is a symbolic event designed to engage people from all walks of life in the climate change discussion to send a strong message to our political leaders that we want them to take meaningful action on climate change.

It is the largest climate event in history where millions of people around the world will unite by turning off their lights for one hour, Earth Hour, to demand action on the climate crisis.

Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday, 27th March 2010 at 8:30 pm, turn out your light and see the difference you can make in the fight against global warning. www.healthtips2u.com will also turn off the laptop for an hour during Earth Hour 2010.

What does WWF hope to accomplish through Earth Hour?

Through Earth Hour, WWF hopes to create political momentum for enacting national climate legislation and a global climate treaty. Through Earth Hour, WWF will continue to educate and raise awareness about the climate crisis and offer ideas and solutions that people can merge into their daily lives.

WWF aims to unify people’s voices from around the world who are demanding action form our elected officials to solve the climate crisis.

Do I have to turn off all of my electricity for Earth Hour?

No. Through Earth Hour we are asking people to turn off all non-essential lighting. Emergency lighting, televisions and computers can stay on for the hour. The main point of Earth Hour is to unite people, companies and governments around the world through the symbolic flip of a switch. Earth Hour in itself will not lower our carbon footprint; rather, it sends a signal to those in positions of power that we as individuals and communities demand action.

The decision on which lights to turn off can be made individually, but it usually involves shutting overhead lights in rooms (whether it is at your house or a business), outdoor lighting that does not impact safety, decorative lights, neon signs for advertising, desk lamps, etc.