AMERICA READY TO TURN OUT AND TAKE ACTION FOR WWF’S EARTH HOUR
Friday, March 27, 2009From Coast to Coast, Hundreds of Major U.S. Cities, Iconic Landmarks and Millions of Citizens to Vote for Change on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m.
WASHINGTON – March 27, 2009 –
From intimate candlelit dinners to the darkening of the Las Vegas Strip, Americans from all walks of life will be turning out for Earth Hour, and taking action by making a global statement of concern about climate change and a renewed commitment to finding solutions to the escalating climate crisis.
Organized by World Wildlife Fund, the world’s largest multinational conservation organization, participation in Earth Hour continues to grow dramatically in the U.S. by the hour as iconic landmarks, major cities, corporations and organizations of all sizes, schools, towns and villages unite in this global effort.
Earth Hour organizers have commitments from nearly 300 U.S. cities and towns, with some of the nation’s most famous skylines darkening on Saturday night, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Tucson and Washington, D.C. In each of these cities, individuals, businesses and organizations are participating in activities to engage, enlighten and spread the message that together, each one of us can make a difference on this global issue. Flagship states include Arkansas, California, New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
Earth Hour activities involve many of America’s most iconic landmarks and attractions, including a broad array of people, places and things, including the following highlights:
Atlanta
On the night the lights go out in Georgia, some of Atlanta’s most well-known landmarks and buildings, such as the Bank of America Plaza, Philips Arena and The Varsity restaurant will join more than 500 buildings throughout the metro area as they darken against the southern sky.
Chicago
As Earth Hour blows through the Windy City, Chicago’s soaring skyscrapers, including the Sears Tower and John Hancock Center, will join popular attractions such as Navy Pier and Wrigley Field for an hour of darkness in America’s heartland.
Las Vegas
What happens in Vegas, normally stays there. But when the infamous Strip goes dark for a full hour for the first time in history, it’s worth talking about. City visitors and residents will be in luck as the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, Stratosphere, Fremont Street Experience (largest digital screen in the world) and Luxor’s shining beam turn out for an extraordinary, historic event.
Los Angeles
As one of the last cities to celebrate Earth Hour, the City of Angels knows how to create a big ending, with landmarks from the Santa Monica Pier to Hollywood’s biggest studios helping pull down the curtain on the largest climate change event in history. They will celebrate together at an event at L.A. Live with celebrities, performers and politicians joining to cast their votes in unison.
Miami
Local officials, businesses and citizens throughout the area will be celebrating Earth Hour in style as Miami’s downtown core powers down for its inaugural Earth Hour.
Nashville
The neon lights of Music City’s famous honkytonks will join a chorus of support turning out from the local country music scene, including singer Jo Dee Messina, who will be performing a free acoustic concert under a star-lit sky.
New York
From the top of the Empire State Building to the darkened marquees of Broadway’s theaters, the Big Apple will be participating in Earth Hour in a big way. New Yorkers will see Coca-Cola’s, Reuters and other digital billboards in Times Square go dark, as well as the U.N. headquarters building, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, the Brooklyn Bridge and dozens more buildings throughout the famously-busy city as it pauses for one hour to reflect on ways to increase sustainability practices.
San Francisco
As the lights go out on the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and the TransAmerica Building, the City by the Bay will enjoy an hour without power as a returning Earth Hour flagship city.
Washington, D.C.
The nation’s capitol will set a shining example by turning off some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks in the District, such as the National Cathedral, World Bank, Chinatown Arch and Smithsonian Castle.
Joining these cities will be sites of significance throughout the country, including: Thomas Edison’s laboratory in West Orange, NJ (birthplace of the incandescent light bulb), the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, and the Space Needle in Seattle.
Many TV show are symbolically joining in Earth Hour as “American Idol,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Family Guy,” “CSI,” “Bones,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Access Hollywood,” “The Price is Right,” and others dim the lights on their set to cast their vote for action on climate change.
Americans are also actively chatting up their involvement with Earth Hour with online communities numbering in the tens of thousands, ushering in a new era of eco-awareness on social networking sites such as Flickr, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Experience Project and YouTube.
Earth Hour’s open-source nature has been the driving force behind the campaign:
- Earth Hour has 1.1 million online social network friends
- Earth Hour videos are being viewed online every 0.8 seconds
- Earth Hour is regularly trending amongst the most tweeted topics on Twitter
- The term ‘Earth Hour’ has appeared online close to 1 million times in the past twenty-four hours
During the largest climate change event in history, the U.S. will be joined by more than 84 countries and over 3,900 cities, towns and villages around the world, with widespread participation in 66 national capitals and 9 of the10 most populated metropolises on the planet have confirmed their participation in this year’s event, with some of the world’s most prominent cities outside the U.S., including:
- Athens
- Bangkok
- Barcelona
- Beijing
- Berlin
- Buenos Aires
- Cairo
- Cape Town
- Copenhagen
- Dubai
- Hong Kong
- Istanbul
- Kuala Lumpur
- London
- Manila
- Mexico City
- Moscow
- Mumbai
- Nairobi
- Paris
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rome
- Singapore
- Toronto
The Great Pyramids of Giza, the world’s greatest symbol of the power of collective action, heads up a list of more than 800 landmarks around the world switching off their lights for Earth Hour, including:
- Acropolis in Athens
- Arc de Triomphe in Paris
- Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing
- Burj Dubai (world’s tallest unfinished building)
- CN Tower in Toronto
- Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
- Colosseum in Rome
- Dome of St. Peter in Rome
- Edinburgh Castle
- Eiffel Tower in Paris
- Gaudi Building in Barcelona
- The London Eye
- The Merlion in Singapore
- Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
- Niagara Falls in Canada
- Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong
- Tapei 101 (world’s tallest building)
- Tower Bridge in London
- Table Mountain in Cape Town
- Wembley Stadium Arch in London
The event on March 28th is just one step in an ongoing effort to fight climate change. After the lights go out around the world on this evening, WWF hopes that conversations will continue on climate change and that people will take initiatives to make small changes in their lives to be more carbon efficient.
WWF encourages simple but effective energy-saving measures such as installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, which are more efficient and last much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, choosing energy efficient appliances, making sure their car tires are properly inflated and unplugging electronics when they are not in use.
WWF officials stress the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on.
More information about Earth Hour and ways to get involved can be found at http://www.EarthHourUS.org/.
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/broll.php. Participant interviews available upon request.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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BIPARTISAN EARTH HOUR RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
Earth Hour Participants Send More than 90,000 Letters to Elected Leaders Urging Action on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2009 – U.S. Representatives Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) and John Barrow (D-Ga.) have introduced a congressional resolution that recognizes the power of Earth Hour to mobilize public opinion on the critical issue of climate change and affirms Congress’s support of the unprecedented global event.
By turning off their lights for one hour, people across America and around the world will send a powerful, visual message to world leaders that they want action on climate change. Earth Hour is also galvanizing the public to get more actively engaged in efforts to secure climate legislation in the U.S. and a new global climate treaty. More than 90,000 letters urging action on climate change have been sent by Earth Hour supporters to their elected representatives at the local, state and national levels.
“Earth Hour is an unprecedented global vote for the future of our planet,” said Dr. Richard H. Moss, vice president for climate change at World Wildlife Fund, which is organizing Earth Hour. “From Indiana to Indonesia, people around the world are getting engaged, making their voices heard and telling their leaders that they want action on climate change.
“I applaud Congresswoman Biggert and Congressman Barrow for recognizing the important role of Earth Hour in engaging the public and elevating the issue of climate change on the political agenda.”
“Earth Hour is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the need for clean, renewable energy alternatives,” said Biggert, a senior member of the House Science and Technology Committee. “Our environment and economic prosperity depend on our reducing our dependence on foreign energy sources. That's why it's so important to promote research and development on alternatives like hydrogen, geothermal, and clean coal technologies.”
Congressman Barrow added: “This is a great example of how a relatively easy act for one family, turning off the lights, multiplied by millions worldwide, can have a positive impact by raising awareness about climate change. Maybe it’ll also remind folks to turn off lights in their houses when they leave a room or go out for the day, which is good for the environment, and good for the electric bill!”
Nearly 300 U.S. cities will join more than 3,900 globally in turning out their lights tomorrow from 8:30 to 9:30 pm for Earth Hour. Major landmarks going dark include European Union headquarters in Brussels, United Nations headquarters in New York, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Birds Nest Stadium in Beijing, Great Pyramids of Giza, Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, National Cathedral in Washington, Gateway Arch in St. Louis, and state capitol domes in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and New Mexico.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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PENNSYLVANIA, CALIFORNIA, ARKANSAS SIGN ON AS FIRST EARTH HOUR STATES
Thursday, March 26, 2009State Capitol Domes to go Dark in Harrisburg, Little Rock
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2009 – Pennsylvania, California and Arkansas have joined the Earth Hour movement, becoming the first US states to pledge support for the global climate change event in which hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights this Saturday for one hour, at 8:30 pm, to cast a powerful, visual vote for action on climate change.
Earlier today, the State of Arkansas announced it will be turning off the lights on the state capitol dome and the governor’s mansion in Little Rock for Earth Hour. The dome on Pennsylvania’s capitol building in Harrisburg will also be going dark.
“Earth Hour is a symbolic event that demonstrates that everyone in every country must play a role in addressing the critical issue of climate change,” said Dr. Richard Moss, vice president for climate change at World Wildlife Fund, which is organizing Earth Hour. “As state governments join with cities, national governments, international bodies, businesses and individual citizens to turn out the lights for Earth Hour, it symbolizes that action will be required at all levels – from local to global – to solve the climate crisis.”
Last Wednesday, March 18, Pennsylvania became the first Earth Hour state when its House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring 8:30 to 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 28, as “Earth Hour” in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The California legislature followed suit this week with passage of an Earth Hour resolution on Monday. In both states, the legislatures urged residents, businesses and state employees to participate in Earth Hour by turning off all non-essential lighting on homes, businesses and state buildings for the hour.
Pennsylvania State Representative Tim Briggs, who introduced his state’s Earth Hour resolution, said: “Fighting global warming will take a concerted effort at every level, from the family who separates out its recycling each week to the federal government working to cut carbon emissions nationwide. We are all in this together and I’m proud that Pennsylvania continues to be a leader in the green movement.”
“By promoting the worldwide event and calling on all Californians to participate, we can further contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and help bring awareness to over 35 million Californians on how they can contribute to fighting global warming,” said California State Senator Patricia Wiggins (D), the sponsor of the California Earth Hour resolution. “I encourage everyone to join me in this effort and do all you can to promote this important, worldwide event.”
“We know that turning out the lights for one hour will not solve the climate change crisis,” said Moss. “Earth Hour is a symbolic event, but symbols have played an important role in the political history of our country – from the Boston tea party to Dr. Martin Luther King’s march on Selma. We hope that the symbolism of Earth Hour will likewise motive people to act.”
More than 2,600 cities in over 80 countries, including more than 220 cities in the US, will be participating in Earth Hour on Saturday. Key landmarks going dark for the event include the National Cathedral in Washington, Broadway, Las Vegas strip, Niagara Falls, Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower and Elysee Palace in Paris, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt, London Eye, and Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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AMERICAN IDOL, BONES, FAMILY GUY GO DARK FOR EARTH HOUR
MORE CELEBS, SHOWS AND BUILDINGS COMMIT TO TURNING OUT FOR EARTH HOUR L.A. MARCH 28
Leeza Gibbons to Host Opening of Earth Hour L.A. Celebration, Tony Okungbowa ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show") will Emcee, and Broadway Star Douglas Ladnier to Perform at L.A. LIVE, While sets of "American Idol," "Bones," "Family Guy," "Good Day L.A.," FOX 11 News," and FOX Sports West" Join Previously Announced Shows and Commit to Going Dark
Chateau Marmont, The Standard Hollywood, The Standard Downtown LA, BP’s Helios House, The Gibson Amphitheater, The Los Angeles Times Building All Turning Out Lights
-- Free Citywide Celebration in Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE Starting at 6:30 p.m.--
(LOS ANGELES) March 26, 2009–More celebs are "turning out" as part of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour L.A. (Mar. 28, 8:30-9:30 p.m.), the first global vote for action on climate change, and the Earth Hour L.A. free celebration taking place March 28th at L.A. LIVE starting at 6:30 p.m. TV personality Leeza Gibbons, Broadway singer/songwriter Douglas Ladnier join previously announced emcee Tony Okungbowa from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," as well as actor Edward James Olmos, the L.A. Agape choir, led by Tim McAfee-Lewis, local urban artist Gina Rene, local student group "The Life Drum Core," and many more surprise guests and celebrities at L.A. LIVE. More Iconic Buildings Turn OutAndre Balazs Properties including Chateau Marmont, The Standard Hollywood, The Standard Downtown LA, BP’s Helios House, The Gibson Amphitheater, The Los Angeles Times, UCLA’s Royce Hall, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Wilshire Christian Church, and Wilshire United Methodist Church will turn out their lights from 8:30 – 9:30 PM on March 28th for Earth Hour."American Idol," "Bones," "Family Guy," "Good Day L.A.," FOX 11 News, and FOX Sports West join previously announced shows "Dancing with the Stars," "CSI," "Entertainment Tonight," "The Insider," "The Price Is Right," and Commit to Going Dark The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, lead by Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, has committed to turn off the following LA County buildings: Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Clara Shortridge Foltz Courthouse, Hall of Records, and Department of Health Service Administration. These join previous icons including: The Griffith Observatory, Getty Center, STAPLES Center, and Chris Burden’s outdoor installation Urban Light at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) join previously announced list including El Capitan. Theatre, the Capitol Records Tower, Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, the pylons at LAX, City Hall, Amoeba Records; I.O. West, Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Comedy Store (all of whom will host "Dark Performances" on the 28th.) Dine By CandlelightDine By Candlelight welcomes the following hotels, restaurants and bars: Akasha - the first "all green" fine dining restaurant in LA, Tender Greens - Culver City, The Corner Hollywood, M Cafe – Melrose, Chaya - Venice, Beverly Hills, DowntownEuphoria Loves Rawvolution, Mani's Bakery – Fairfax, and Gyenari - Culver City. At L.A. LIVE, all the restaurants are participating: The Farm of Beverly Hills - L.A. LIVE, Boca at The Conga, ESPN Zone, Fleming's Prime Steak House and Wine Bar, New Zealand Natural, Rock N' Fish, Starbuck's Coffee, The Yard House, and Club Nokia. Thanks to partnerships with OpenTable and Restaurant Week's dineLA, the number of restaurants across the city who are dimming their lights and serving dinner and drinks by candlelight (while offering special Earth Hour menus) has hit more than 60. For more information: www.EarthHourUS.org/LosAngeles.Previously AnnouncedKevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Los Angeles Kings, Alanis Morissette, Baron Davis, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, Tom Bergeron of "Dancing with the Stars," Will.I.Am, Mary Hart of "Entertainment Tonight," Janeane Garofalo, and others who are joining hundreds of millions of people around the world in raising awareness and prompting action on climate change. Many of the celebrities have donated their time to create PSAs and shout-outs, which are now available on the Earth Hour L.A. Web site (www.EarthHourUS.org/losangeles <http://www.EarthHourUS.org/losangeles>). By the time Earth Hour 2009 reaches L.A.’s city limits, it will have traveled through 20 time zones, with individuals, businesses and governments in more than 2,800 cities in 84 countries across the globe turning off non-essential lights in support. Earth Hour L.A. will be celebrated with a free public event by WWF and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at L.A. LIVE on March 28th beginning at 6:30 p.m. KEARTH 101 is a partner of Earth Hour L.A. and will be bringing all of the week's activities, as well as the evening of the 28th to listeners across southern California. Dignitaries and special guests previously announced include WWF’s Margaret Williams, Tim Leiweke, President/CEO of AEG and L.A. LIVE, DJ and TV Personality Tony Okungbowa, and political figures Jan Perry and Cynthia Ruiz.
Local area students and musicians are part of the evening's entertainment line-up, including 12 young artists that make up the Life Drum Core from the HeArt Project. The Life Drum Core will perform an original percussion composition called 'A Funeral for Fossil Fuels' on buckets they have painted to align with the theme of the music. The group will also perform with local urban singer/ songwriter Gina Rene who will be performing her song -- and official Earth Hour L.A. anthem -- "Be the Change." The musical director for The Life Drum Core is Lonnie 'Meganut' Marshall, a music instructor at the Silver Lake Conservatory. The CBS Network has committed to turning out all non-essential lights at its CBS Television City complex for Earth Hour while the sets, and some of the stars of TV shows will do the same, including: “Dancing with the Stars" (as well as Tom Bergeron), "Entertainment Tonight" (and Mary Hart), “The Insider,” “Price is Right,” and "CSI." Current TV is a partner of Earth Hour L.A. and is now supporting the “60OneMinutes.org” campaign which is part of Earth Hour, asking people to create a one minute movie about how they can power their lives using alternative energy and submit it to www.60oneminutes.org for the chance of seeing it broadcast on Current TV starting March 28th, Earth Hour Day!
Through AEG's participation with Earth Hour L.A., 28 AEG properties around the world have committed to turning out and taking action in their local time zones on March 28th as well. Additionally real estate company CB Richard Ellis has committed to turn off all non-essential lighting and equipment in 80 managed office buildings totaling nearly 20 million square feet in L.A. WWF officials stress the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on throughout the event.National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard. About World Wildlife Fund and Earth HourEarth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org <http://www.EarthHourUS.org> ) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org <http://www.worldwildlife.org> to learn more.
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TUNE IN TO LARRY KING LIVE TONIGHT ON CNN
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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BREAKING NEWS!!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
2,500 CITIES IN 82 COUNTRIES
Quadruple the number of cities that participated last year.
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GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA, ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS TO SWITCH OFF FOR WWF'S EARTH HOUR
GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA, ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS TO SWITCH OFF FOR WWF’S EARTH HOUREgypt and Greece to Cast their Vote for Planet Earth by Switching Off Lights
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2009 - At 8:30 pm on March 28th in celebration of Earth Hour, lights will go out on some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world—the Acropolis of Athens and the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza, as modern-day Greeks and Egyptians join Earth Hour’s global call for action on climate change.
Approximately 5,000 years after their completion, Egypt’s Great Pyramids will go dark for Earth Hour, a potent symbol of what can be achieved through collective action on March 28th when around 2,400 cities in 82 countries turn off their lights for Earth Hour.
Egypt’s First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, supports Earth Hour’s global call for action on climate change.
“Climate Change is a growing international crisis no country can afford to overlook. Global warming negatively impacts the environment as well as the health and livelihoods of people worldwide. The interconnected challenges of our time demand immediate, cooperative action.” The First Lady said. “United together, we can and will make a difference. I am pleased to offer my support of Earth Hour and am encouraged by the World Wildlife Fund's sustainability initiatives. Earth Hour heightens awareness and brings hope to the preservation of our shared planet’s precious environment today and for generations to come.”
The lights will also go out for Earth Hour on another of the ancient world’s great monuments, the Acropolis in Athens, a poignant icon in the birthplace of modern democracy for the world’s first global vote between Earth and climate change. Completed in 5th century BC, the Acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments.
Many companies are participating in Earth Hour as well and sending a powerful message to the world about their support for action on climate change. Members of WWF’s Climate Savers program, which mobilizes companies to reduce CO2 emissions, have pledged their support. The Coca-Cola Company will turn off iconic signs around the world, including famous marquees in New York’s Times Square, near San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, in London’s Piccadilly Circus, Sydney’s King’s Cross and on the Las Vegas strip.
As a result of the CEO’s global call to action, the company, its bottlers and its employees will be participating in Earth Hour in more than 50 countries by darkening facilities and homes. At Tetra Pak, the CEO sent a note to all employees, customers and suppliers urging participation in Earth Hour and the company has committed to turn off non-essential lights and equipment in its offices and factories. And fellow Climate Savers members Hewlett Packard, Johnson & Johnson, and JohnsonDiversey will turn off their lights for Earth Hour. Other participating companies include Marriott Hotels, who are participating at all of their properties around the world, BDO Seidman, CB Richard Ellis, Esurance, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Ingram Companies, JPMorgan Chase, Mattel, McDonald’s, National Geographic Society, Ritz Carlton, Tishman Speyer and Wells Fargo.
WWF officials stressed the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on.
More information about Earth Hour and ways to get involved can be found at www.EarthHourUS.org.
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/broll.php. In addition, the Earth Hour PR team can help facilitate interviews with major participants, including government officials, well-known personalities, and WWF officials discussing their involvement in the lead up to this historic evening.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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EARTHMAN HELPS EDUCATE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
EARTHMAN IS EDUCATING PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SAVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. He took time to write a song for Earth Hour and make a video. Please check them out HERE and visit Earthman here
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BROADWAY THEATERS DIM THEIR LIGHTS IN SUPPORT OF EARTH HOUR
Monday, March 23, 2009“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway…”
(Except on March 28th at 8:30 pm when they go dark for Earth Hour 2009)
BROADWAY THEATERS DIM THEIR LIGHTS IN SUPPORT OF
PLANET EARTH FOR WWF’S GLOBAL CLIMATE EVENT
Thomas Edison’s Lab, Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building, Space Needle Join Hundreds of Companies, Buildings, Organizations “Turning Out” Across the US
WASHINGTON DC, March 23, 2009 – Support for WWF’s Earth Hour continues to build across the nation as corporations and iconic structures pledge to go dark for the global climate event, which takes place on March 28th at 8:30 p.m.
WWF confirmed today that nearly all of the Broadway theaters in New York City have committed to dimming marquee lights in support of Earth Hour. Also going dark in New York will be Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, Reuters/NASDAQ and Coca-Cola digital billboards/signs in Times Square, the Con-Edison Clock Tower, and Citi Group Center. WWF had announced last week participation from the Empire State Building and United Nations headquarters.
Broadway Goes Green is an ongoing initiative that was recently created to implement green practices both within the theatre community and among theatre-goers,” says Executive Director of The Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin. “Broadway producer and theatre owners – plus those on stage and behind-the-scenes – are joining together in the quest to keep NYC and our planet healthy and we’re happy to collaborate with partners around the world by dimming the marquees of Broadway theatres during Earth Hour.”
Also on the list, the birthplace of the light bulb, Thomas Edison’s laboratory in West Orange, NJ, will be going dark for Earth Hour.
“Thomas Edison’s invention of the incandescent light bulb more than a century ago played a pivotal role in ushering in an era of unprecedented global technological advancement, and it is that same sort of innovative thinking and resourcefulness that will be key to successfully addressing climate change in the 21st century,” stated Dr. Richard Moss, WWF’s Managing Director of Climate Change.
To date, more than 1,800 cities and towns located in 81 countries have committed to officially going dark for one hour as individuals, businesses, government buildings, schools and major landmarks turn off non-essential lighting in what will be the largest climate event in history. More than 150 cities have signed on to participate in the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. A full list of cities can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/map.php
Many organizations are using Earth Hour as a way to engage their employees and customers in green activities and highlight the work they are doing year-round to lower their carbon footprint and reduce emissions.
Participating companies include: BDO Seidman, The Coca-Cola Company, CB Richard Ellis, Esurance, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Ingram Companies, JPMorgan Chase, Marriott Hotels, Mattel, McDonald’s, National Geographic Society, Ritz Carlton, Tishman Speyer and Wells Fargo.
WWF officials stressed the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on.
More information about Earth Hour and ways to get involved can be found at www.EarthHourUS.org.
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/broll.php. In addition, the Earth Hour PR team can help facilitate interviews with major participants, including government officials, well-known personalities, and WWF officials discussing their involvement in the lead up to this historic evening.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT ON BROADWAY
“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway…”
(Except on March 28th at 8:30 pm when they go dark for Earth Hour 2009)
BROADWAY THEATERS DIM THEIR LIGHTS IN SUPPORT OF
PLANET EARTH FOR WWF’S GLOBAL CLIMATE EVENT
Thomas Edison’s Lab, Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building, Space Needle Join Hundreds of Companies, Buildings, Organizations “Turning Out” Across the US
WASHINGTON DC, March 23, 2009 – Support for WWF’s Earth Hour continues to build across the nation as corporations and iconic structures pledge to go dark for the global climate event, which takes place on March 28th at 8:30 p.m.
WWF confirmed today that nearly all of the Broadway theaters in New York City have committed to dimming marquee lights in support of Earth Hour. Also going dark in New York will be Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, Reuters/NASDAQ and Coca-Cola digital billboards/signs in Times Square, the Con-Edison Clock Tower, and Citi Group Center. WWF had announced last week participation from the Empire State Building and United Nations headquarters.
Broadway Goes Green is an ongoing initiative that was recently created to implement green practices both within the theatre community and among theatre-goers,” says Executive Director of The Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin. “Broadway producer and theatre owners – plus those on stage and behind-the-scenes – are joining together in the quest to keep NYC and our planet healthy and we’re happy to collaborate with partners around the world by dimming the marquees of Broadway theatres during Earth Hour.”
Also on the list, the birthplace of the light bulb, Thomas Edison’s laboratory in West Orange, NJ, will be going dark for Earth Hour.
“Thomas Edison’s invention of the incandescent light bulb more than a century ago played a pivotal role in ushering in an era of unprecedented global technological advancement, and it is that same sort of innovative thinking and resourcefulness that will be key to successfully addressing climate change in the 21st century,” stated Dr. Richard Moss, WWF’s Managing Director of Climate Change.
To date, more than 1,800 cities and towns located in 81 countries have committed to officially going dark for one hour as individuals, businesses, government buildings, schools and major landmarks turn off non-essential lighting in what will be the largest climate event in history. More than 150 cities have signed on to participate in the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. A full list of cities can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/map.php
Many organizations are using Earth Hour as a way to engage their employees and customers in green activities and highlight the work they are doing year-round to lower their carbon footprint and reduce emissions.
Participating companies include: BDO Seidman, The Coca-Cola Company, CB Richard Ellis, Esurance, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Ingram Companies, JPMorgan Chase, Marriott Hotels, Mattel, McDonald’s, National Geographic Society, Ritz Carlton, Tishman Speyer and Wells Fargo.
WWF officials stressed the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on.
More information about Earth Hour and ways to get involved can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/.
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/broll.php. In addition, the Earth Hour PR team can help facilitate interviews with major participants, including government officials, well-known personalities, and WWF officials discussing their involvement in the lead up to this historic evening.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (http://www.earthhourus.org/) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/ to learn more.
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NEW VIDEOS!!!!! NEW VIDEOS!!!!!
Sunday, March 22, 2009KEVIN BACON, KYRA SEDGWICK, BARON DAVIS, BIG KENNY, KRISTA ALLEN, MELISSA GILBERT, JAX SMITH, HART BOCHNER AND OTHER GREAT EARTH HOUR VIDEOS.
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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE
Friday, March 20, 2009HAVE YOU SEEN THE PSA'S FROM ALANIS MORISSETTE AND DONNY & MARIE OSMOND? CHECK THEM OUT!!!
Earth Hour: The Huge Turn Off- Alanis Morissette PSA
Donny and Marie Osmond Support Earth Hour
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BREAKING NEWS!!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!!
EDWARD NORTON NAMED EARTH HOUR AMBASSADOR IN THE U.S. ----
"The realization that we are altering the climate of this planet in waysthat will not sustain our civilization is clearly the defining challengeof our time. Global political leaders have failed to act with urgencyor to take serious action to address this threat. With the conferencein Copenhagen fast approaching we need to urge our leaders to adopt firm commitments to curbing carbon emissions by demonstrating true globalsupport for this cause.
That's why, along with World Wildlife Fund, I am encouraging people toturn off their lights for one hour on March 28th at 8:30 p.m. -- EarthHour -- and join tens of millions of people around the world in thelargest call to action on climate change in history. Earth Hour sends apowerful message to the world that we must act urgently before it's toolate. By turning out the lights , Americans will be casting a vote foraction. I hope you will join us."
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UN Secretary-General Urges Citizens to Join WWF's Earth Hour
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged citizens around the world to join WWF's Earth Hour to demand action on climate change. (VIDEO AVAILABLE AT THE JUMP)
In a video-taped address, the Secretary-General said that Earth Hour – which takes place on Saturday 28th March – promises to be “the largest demonstration of public concern about climate change ever attempted.”
“Earth Hour is a way for the citizens of the world to send a clear message. They want action on climate change.” said Secretary-General Ban.
Speaking just a week before Earth Hour rolls out across thousands of towns and cities across the globe, Ban underlined the seriousness of climate change and the need for a global climate deal to be agreed when the world's leaders meet in Copenhagen this coming December.
“People will be telling their representatives to seal a deal in Copenhagen. A deal at the climate change talks that will protect people and the planet. We need an ambitious agreement. An agreement that is fair and effective. An agreement based on sound science.”
Secretary-General Ban went on to underline the seriousness of climate change and the scale of the task ahead. “We are on a dangerous path. Our planet is warming. We must change our ways,” he said. “We need green growth that benefits all communities. We need sustainable energy for a more climate-friendly, prosperous world. This is the path of the future. We must walk it together.”
WWF's Earth Hour is being hailed as the biggest ever global movement – a vote for the future of planet earth. Hundreds of millions of people are expected to take part by switching off non-essential lighting for an hour. Cities from Las Vegas to Sydney, from Cape Town to Beijing will go dark for an hour.
Ban said that the United Nations would be doing its bit for Earth Hour. “In New York, we will switch out the lights at UN Headquarters. Other UN facilities around the world will also take part.”
And he concluded: “I urge citizens everywhere to join us. Please send a strong message on climate change. Together we can find a solution to this most serious of global challenges.”
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
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BREAKING NEWS!!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
HOLLYWOOD SUPPORTS WWF’S EARTH HOUR AS SETS GO DARK ON “CSI,” “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” “PRICE IS RIGHT” AND “ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT”
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Baron Davis, Will.I.Am, Mary Hart among celebrities turning off the lights support of Planet Earth on Saturday, March 28th
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2009–Sets and celebrities from the worlds of TV, film, music and sports are pledging to turn out their lights as part of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, the first global vote for action on climate change, taking place March 28th at 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Edward Norton, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, members of the L.A. Kings, Alanis Morissette, Kesiha Knight Pulliam, Jennette McCurdy, Baron Davis, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, Tom Bergeron of "Dancing with the Stars," Will.I.Am, Isabella Rossellini, Edward James Olmos, Mary Hart of "Entertainment Tonight," George Lopez, Janeane Garofalo, Linkin Park and others will join hundreds of millions of people around the world in demanding action on climate change.
The CBS Network has committed to turning out all non-essential lights at its CBS Television City complex for Earth Hour while the sets, and some of the stars of TV shows will do the same, including: “Dancing with the Stars" (as well as Tom Bergeron), "Entertainment Tonight" (and Mary Hart), “The Insider,” “Price is Right,” and "CSI."
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at
http://www.earthhourus.org/broll.phpAbout World Wildlife Fund and Earth HourEarth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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Black Is The New Green
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL AND OTHER AREA LANDMARKS TO GO DARK FOR WWF’S EARTH HOUR—D.C. JOINS 1,500 OTHER CITIES CASTING VOTES FOR ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE ON MARCH 28—
Washington—March 17, 2009—The Washington National Cathedral is among many area landmarks throughout metropolitan Washington turning off their lights for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2009 on March 28 as part of a symbolic vote for action on climate change. Earth Hour, the largest environmental awareness event ever, has more than 1,500 cities and millions of people participating worldwide, including such cities as Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Beijing, Mexico City, Istanbul, Paris, Rome and Sydney.
“In a city where votes matter, we urge Washingtonians to vote earth by turning off their lights for Earth Hour,” said Carter Roberts, CEO of World Wildlife Fund. “With this event we send a message to Congress, President Obama and world leaders that decisive action on climate change legislation is needed now to protect our way of life and our natural resources.”
Beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th a wide array of organizations in the Washington metro area, including Washington, D.C., Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia, Frederick and Montgomery Counties and Baltimore in Maryland, will turn off non-essential lighting on many buildings.
For more information and to participate, please visit www.EarthHourUS.org
During Earth Hour 2009 lights are already slated to go out across the region, reflecting a diverse mix of government, business and educational organizations:
· Washington National Cathedral
· John A. Wilson City Building
· Walter E. Washington Convention Center
· Franklin D. Reeves Center for Municipal Affairs
· Judiciary Square
· American University, Howard University and Gallaudet University
· JW Marriott Hotel
· Fairmont Washington Hotel
· Willard Intercontinental Hotel
· National Geographic Society Headquarters
· National Theater
· National Education Association Headquarters
· George Washington Masonic Memorial, Alexandria
· Brookings Institution
· Australian and Canadian Embassies
· House of Sweden
A number of organizations have also pledged participation, including the Apartment and Office Building Managers Association, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, CarbonFreeDC, the American Institute of Architects, the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, and 4-H. In addition, on March 28, the Koshland Science Museum exhibit Global Warming Facts and Our Future will be featured 10 a.m.-5 p.m. along with a hands-on experiment showing how increased greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere can harm coral reefs and other sea life. The museum is located at 6th & E Sts. NW. For more information see www.koshland-science-museum.org.
Dining Out in the Dark
A number of area restaurants and hotels are participating in Earth Hour with special promotions. The Fairmont Washington Hotel, 2401 M. St., will feature a candlelight dinner with an organic menu and organic cocktails. In Reston Heights, the Sheraton and Westin Hotels will offer guests an organic menu and organic wines and turn off all non-safety lights in the hotel for candlelight dining.
For more information and to participate in Earth Hour, please visit www.EarthHourUS.org/WashingtonDC
Earth Hour Attracts World Landmarks, Leaders and Celebrities
Around the world, icons committed to Earth Hour include:
· Empire State Building in New York
· The Las Vegas Strip
· Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
· Sears Tower in Chicago
· Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
· Sydney Opera House
· Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
· Niagara Falls in New York
· Stockholm Castle
Oscar nominated actor Edward Norton is the official ambassador for Earth Hour 2009 with support from Nobel Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, actresses Janeane Garofalo and Jennette McCurdy, fashionistas Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, as well as musicians Linkin Park, Alanis Morissette, Coldplay, Jo Dee Messina, Big Kenny (Big & Rich), Gavin DeGraw, KT Tunstall, Mary Mary, Dierks Bently, Wynonna Judd, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Lady Antebellum, SHeDAISY, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan, Justin Nozuka, The Veronicas and Rise Against.
WWF officials stressed the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on.
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
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FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA, ICONIC AMERICAN LANDMARKS TO DARKEN FOR WWF’S EARTH HOUR
More Than 100 U.S. Cities Join Largest, Global Climate Event in History to Vote for Change on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m.
WASHINGTON—March 17, 2009— From the United Nations building in New York City to the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel in Los Angeles County, support for Earth Hour continues to grow as new U.S. cities, high-profile landmarks, organizations and individuals commit to cast their vote in the world’s first global vote for action for climate change by turning off lights on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Organized by World Wildlife Fund, participation in Earth Hour has expanded dramatically in the U.S. over the past few days with more than 100 cities and towns now agreeing to darken some of the nation’s most famous skylines including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
The US will join more than 1,500 cities, towns and villages in 80 countries including Beijing, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mexico City, Moscow, Nairobi, Paris, Rome, Sydney, and Toronto as Earth Hour cascades through the world’s time zones on this historic night.
“With Earth Hour, millions of people from all walks of life will demonstrate their commitment to take action on climate change,” said Carter Roberts, CEO of World Wildlife Fund. “Turning off the lights is just the beginning. We’re asking everyone to also make commitments to reduce their energy use during the rest of the year and to ask their elected representatives to do the right thing because we need climate legislation now.”
The list of iconic landmarks and popular attractions in the U.S. that will go dark for one hour on March 28th include:
New York
· U.N. headquarters building
· Coca-Cola digital billboard in Times Square
· Empire State Building, Time Warner Center and NY Life building
Las Vegas
· The Las Vegas Strip including major casino and hotel properties such as the Luxor Las Vegas (its beam can be seen from space), Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
· Fremont Street Experience (largest digital screen in the world)
· “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign.
Washington, D.C.
· National Theater
· John A. Wilson City Building
· Walter E. Washington Convention Center
· Judiciary Square
Los Angeles
· Santa Monica Pier and Ferris Wheel
· Capitol Records building
· El Capitan and El Rey Theaters
· Griffith Observatory
· Pylons at LAX
· Pinks Hot Dog stand
Chicago
· Sears Tower and John Hancock Building
· Navy Pier
San Francisco
· Golden Gate Bridge
· Coit Tower
· TransAmerica Building
Nashville
· Nashville’s Honkytonks including Tootsie’s, the Second Fiddle and the Stage on Broadway
· The AT&T Building
· Country Music Hall of Fame
Atlanta
· Bank of America Plaza
· Fox Theatre
· 191 Peachtree Tower
· The Varsity
In Addition:
· The Gateway Arch in St. Louis
· Zakim Bridge in Boston
Celebrities showing their support include Oscar-nominated actor Edward Norton (the official US ambassador for Earth Hour 2009), Archbishop Desmond Tutu, actresses Janeane Garofalo, Keisha Knight Pulliam and Jennette McCurdy, fashionistas Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, as well as musicians Linkin Park, Alanis Morissette, Jo Dee Messina, Big Kenny (Big & Rich), Gavin DeGraw, KT Tunstall, Mary Mary, Dierks Bently, Wynonna Judd, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Lady Antebellum, SHeDAISY, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan, Justin Nozuka, The Veronicas, Rise Against and Coldplay.
With less than two weeks until the event, WWF has already received commitments from a vast range of national organizations to participate and engage their members including: the American Federation of Teachers, Building Owners and Managers Association, 4-H, National Education Association, National Science Teachers Association, Newspaper Association of America Foundation, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
In addition, a large number of leading colleges and universities will also serve as flagship campuses for Earth Hour, including: Columbia University, Gallaudet University, Howard University, Michigan State University, Northwestern University, University of Miami, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Virginia and Georgia Tech University.
Icons outside of the U.S. committed to shutting off their lights for Earth Hour include:
· Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
· Sydney Opera House
· Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
· Niagara Falls
· Stockholm Castle
· Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights and Taipei 101
· Burj Dubai and Burj Al Arab
· Moscow State University
· Coca-Cola sign at Piccadilly Circus and London Eye
· King Hussain’s Mosque in Jordan
· Christchurch Cathedral in New Zealand
· Victoria Square Dome in Ireland
· Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
· Table Mountain in South Africa
The event on March 28th is just one step in an ongoing effort to fight climate change. After the lights go out around the world on this evening, WWF hopes that conversations will continue on climate change and that people will take initiatives to make small changes in their lives to be more carbon efficient.
WWF encourages simple but effective energy-saving measures such as installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, which are more efficient and last much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, choosing energy efficient appliances, making sure their car tires are properly inflated and unplugging electronics when they are not in use.
WWF officials stressed the importance of safety during Earth Hour, asking that all lighting related to public safety remain on.
More information about Earth Hour and ways to get involved can be found at http://www.earthhourus.org/.
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
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1500 Cities Globally Sign up for Earth Hour
Monday, March 16, 2009
More than 1500 cities around the world, including Berlin, Germany have committed to turning off their lights for Earth Hour.
Berlin joins other international cities such as Beijing, Copenhagen, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mexico City, Moscow, Paris, Sydney and Toronto.
U.S. cities include Albuquerque, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, San Francisco, Tucson, and Washington D.C.
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Wanna Change the World?
www.60OneMinutes.org and Current are teaming up to help you take back your power. It's simple, just make a one minute movie about how you can power your life using alternative energy.You can make a difference.
Go to current.com/sixtyoneminutes to get more details and find out how you can upload your video.
You have until March 21st.
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Remember, media that makes a difference, is media that matters most, so take back your power.
Make a one minute movie and change the world.
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Breaking News
Friday, March 6, 2009WASHINGTON D.C. TURNS OUT THE LIGHTS FOR
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND'S EARTH HOUR
Nation's Capital Joins 950 Cities Around the World, Including Paris, London, Hong Kong, Rome, Beijing, Nairobi and Moscow, in Historic Call to Action on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, DC, March 4, 2009 - World Wildlife Fund announced today that the District of Columbia has signed on to be an official flagship city for Earth Hour 2009, a global climate change event in which tens of millions of citizens, businesses and government leaders from all corners of the world will turn off their lights to make a statement about the urgent need for action on climate change.
Beginning at 8:30 p.m. on March 28th, the District will turn off non-essential lighting on many buildings and landmarks, including facilities owned by the local government. More than 950 cities in 80 countries have committed to turning out for Earth Hour. In the US, the District joins Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York and San Francisco in dimming its skyline to cast a vote for action on the climate crisis."The way we light our buildings is a major factor in any city's carbon footprint," said George S. Hawkins, director of the District Department of the Environment. "Earth Hour is a symbolic but important step in showing the world we're serious about the climate."
"This will be a pivotal year in the future of our planet as we look to Congress, President Obama and global leaders to take immediate and decisive action on climate change," said Dr. Richard Moss, Vice President and Managing Director of WWF's Climate Change Program. "Having our Nation's Capital go dark for Earth Hour will send a powerful message to the world that the US is ready to assume a leadership position in solving one of the most serious challenges facing our planet today. By turning out the lights, the people of Washington will be casting a vote in support of the future of the Earth."
During Earth Hour 2009, lights are slated to go out on some of the world's most iconic buildings and landmarks including:
- The Las Vegas Strip
- Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
- Sears Tower in Chicago
- Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame in Paris
- Sydney Opera House
- Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
- Niagara Falls
- Coliseum in Rome
- Stockholm Castle
- Burj Dubai
WWF officials stressed the importance of safety during Earth Hour, noting that all lighting related to public safety will remain on.
More information about Earth Hour and ways to get involved can be found at www.EarthHourUS.org
National partners for WWF's Earth Hour 2009 are Esurance, Cox Enterprises, The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard.
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at www.earthhour.org/mediacentre.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUS.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world's leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
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