The Earth Hour

Mark your calendar and join WWF and our partners in
the global "Earth Hour" movement by turning your
lights off from 8-9 p.m. on March 29.

Your simple action of switching off the lights for one
hour, combined with millions of others doing the same
thing, will deliver a powerful message to the citizens
and leaders of the world about the need for action on
climate change.

What is Earth Hour? A global event created to
symbolize that each of us, working together, can make
a positive impact on climate change—no matter who we
are or where we live. Starting at 8 pm local time on
March 29, 2008, individuals, communities and
businesses around the world will "turn off the lights"
for one hour.

Where Will the Lights Go Off? Everyone around the
world is encouraged to be involved and shut the lights
off in their homes and businesses. Major participation
is planned in 25 cities around the world, on six
continents. Four Earth Hour flagship cities in the
United States—Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix and San
Francisco—are leading the way. Other participating
U.S. cities include Denver, Miami and Charlotte.
Globally, Copenhagen, Sydney, Manila, Tel Aviv,
Bangkok, Dublin and Toronto are among the cities that
will be involved.
What can I do?

1. Sign up to participate in Earth Hour.
Pledge to turn off your lights from 8-9 pm on
Saturday, March 29, 2008. During that hour, replace
old light bulbs with energy-efficient compact
fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and commit to reducing energy
consumption in the year ahead.

2. Tell your friends about Earth Hour.
Share this message with your friends and family to
encourage them to join with you (and millions of
others) in support of Earth Hour.

Thank you for taking a stand against global
warming—the greatest threat our planet has ever faced.

Sincerely,

Richard Moss

Richard Moss
Managing Director and Vice President
Climate Change
World Wildlife Fund