Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only - not the street or sidewalk.
Use the microwave to cook small meals. (It uses less power than an oven.)
Purchase "Green Power" for your home's electricity. (Contact your power supplier to see where and if it is available.)
Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher; wash only full loads.
Cut back on air conditioning and heating use if you can.
Turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is a global initiative to “turn off the lights” in cities around the world for one hour, starting at 8 p.m. local time on March 29, 2008. Earth Hour will demonstrate that each one of us can make a positive impact on climate change. The World Wildlife Fund will hold this event in at least 25 cities across 6 continents. In the U.S. it will be held in Phoenix, Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco.
What are people supposed to do for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour?
Have flashlight-dinner with loved ones or meeting up outside with friends who are also Earth Hour participants.
How will Earth Hour help?
Earth Hour demonstrates how our small actions can make a difference in the fight against climate change. By turning out the lights for one hour individuals, businesses and communities across the world will demonstrate our collective concern about climate change and signal our willingness to do something about it.
Will all electricity be turned off during Earth Hour?
No. We are only asking for non-essential, non-emergency lights to be turned off. Partner businesses will adhere to OSHA standards and security and emergency lighting will remain on.
Where can I find out more information about Earth Hour?
Visit the official website at www.earthhour.org
Phoenix Buildings Going Dark on March 29, 2008:
