Earth hour’s beacon of hope begins it’s relay across the globe.
Chatham Islands- a group of 10 pacific islands east of New Zealand were the first of 125 countries and territories to switch off their lights, and set in motion a 24-hour relay of hope and positive action on climate change that is now circumnavigating the world.
45 minutes later Kiwis on the mainland flicked the switch for Earth Hour. Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower was the centrepiece of positive action on climate change, while The Beehive and Parliament Buildings of Wellington plunged into darkness, reflecting the resolve of the world’s southernmost capital city to be part of a global journey to a climate solution.
Around 50 cities, towns and municipalities across New Zealand have switched off for Earth Hour.
More than 4000 cities, towns and municipalities have now confirmed their participation in Earth Hour 2010, across 125 countries and territories.
The first Earth Hour was held in Sydney, Australia between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm on 31 March 2007. The 2007 Earth Hour is estimated to have cut Sydney’s mains electricity consumption by between 2.1% and 10.2% for that hour, with as many as 2.2 million people taking part.
You too, can make a difference! All households and businesses, simply turn off your lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour on the evening of March 27 at 8.30 pm local time until 9.30 pm to promote electricity conservation and thus lower carbon emissions.
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