Vote for the earth on March 28th by turning off the lights for Earth Hour 2009! Now in its third year running, the event is an incredible display of solidarity among the green movement, and this year they're looking for 1 billion participants to
The results of the election are being presented at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. We want one billion votes for Earth, to tell world leaders that we have to take action against global warming.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. Last year, 50 million people around the world took part. This year the aim is to expand the event to take in 1 billion people in more than 1000 cities around the world, generating a wave of popular support to influence the world leaders attending the global climate change conference in Copenhagen in December.
Across Australia, lights will go out for an hour on Saturday from 8.30pm.
Earth Hour national manager Anna Fedeles says the movement's polling from last year found that families with children were more likely to "switch off"'.
"It's driven by the kids," she explains. "They learn about the environment at school, the things they can do to protect it and they often drive activities like recycling at home. It's important to develop these habits from a young age so they can apply them in their later life."
From the home page www.voteearth2009.org you can use Earth Connect to share your thoughts about Global Warming. In the lead up to Copenhagen, your words will be more important than ever before. you can join the movement to help spread the word.
We need your help to get as much support for Earth as possible. The more people you talk to, the more support you will rally. This is a movement of the people to protect the future of our planet, and we need you to help make it happen.
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Join the movement and make your vote count! Your involvement is vital so we can reach the target of 1 billion votes for Earth. Once you register you'll receive newsletters with useful tips and a reminder for the big night.
Watch lots of videos here at youtube.
WWF-Australia operates Earth Hour under its Principles of Operation, which they are happy to share. All the work WWF-Australia does for Earth Hour is carbon neutral.