THE Department of Energy (DoE) hopes to snowball a plan for all power consumers to join in observing Earth Hour 2010.
And by voluntarily turning off their lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on March 27, the government wishes to increase awareness on climate change issues.
There is more to it than just switching off the lights for an hour once a year, says Lou Arciaga, DoE Science and Research specialist and Public Information Officer-designate as quoted in reports.
The explained that just as the Earth Hour 2010 puts up a global call for action to every individual, business and community throughout the world, It’s also about giving people a voice in the future of our planet and working together to create a sustainable low carbon future.”
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, when 2.2 million homes and business firms turned their lights off for an hour to make a stand against climate change.
In 2008, it became a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. (PIA)