Last Saturday was Earth Hour. This is an annual conservation of energy event that takes place globally. Each year many cities and individuals turn off their lights, and any appliances that are not being used, to take a stand against climate change. However, Earth Hour is just a prelude to Earth Day which is also held annually on April 22nd.
Last Saturday, millions of people in some of the world's largest cities united and switched off their lights for one hour for Earth Hour - sending a powerful national and global message to take global action on global warming. Events like Earth Hour will send a strong signal that people all around the world are deeply concerned and expect their leaders to take action before it’s too late.
Climate change is a global challenge that requires global solutions and it’s clear that the people of this planet, that chose to participate in Earth Hour, are ready to get involved and help government find the answers.
The one thing that makes Earth Hour a unique event is that it brings together governments, business and individuals, who all play a part in switching off the lights. Working together, individual households alongside of the world’s most iconic landmarks can make an impact in the fight against climate change.
Canada was a driving force last year in the global Earth Hour movement with more than half the adult Canadian population turning out their lights. This year, we had more cities and towns signed up than any other country.
Each of us can and must play a part in reducing and solving global warming. If each of us does at least the little things that are within our power, it will add up to millions of small things and make a real difference.
Lisa Emery, B.A. is currently living in Amherst. Lisa invites comments to her column. You can contact Lisa at: emeryvine@gmail.com. Follow her on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/emeryvine, or view her blog at http://emeryvinegrapevine.blogspot.com
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