The ‘EARTH HOUR’

The Sydney Opera house, the San Francisco’s Golden Gate went dark as people turned off the lights on Saturday. Wonder why ? It was the Earth Hour, on March 29th, a gesture to show concern on the hot topic, ‘Global Warming’. Around 30 million were expected to have switched off the lights for 1 hour.

Around 400 towns and cities, 35 countries signed up for this campaign. This sort of a campaign began in 2007 and was initiated in Sydney. Some of the key places where Earth Hour was observed are –

. Sydney Opera House
. CN Tower, Toronto
. London City Hall
. Background of Google’s Home page turned Black
. Sears Tower, Chicago
. San Francisco’s Golden Gate
. Tivoli Gardens & Royal Palace, Copenhagen

Buildings contribute one-third of the carbon emissions that might boost the average temperature by 1.4 degrees this year – say the scientists. This awareness campaign would have definitely had a good impact on many of us. So save the planet, use renewable sources of energy and make the Earth a heaven.