Monday, March 28, 2011

After the Darkening of Earth Hour

At our house, there were a multitude of candles, about 11 buddies and pals of all ages, a bonfire, marshmallows, and revelry....and of course the lights were out Saturday night from 8:30pm -- 9:30pm for Earth Hour.  We were in the throngs of the citizens of the record-breaking 134 countries that also took part.

Other records:
  • Brazil went from 98 cities (in 2010) participating to 124.
  • Canada went from 304 cities (in 2010) to 422.
  • Across the USA, Girl Scout troops were notable with their leadership.
  • YouTube switched out their light in their logo during Earth Hour.
  • New York City flipped the switch for all 96 United Nation buildings, Broadway theatre marquees/signs, the Empire State Building, and bundle of buildings in Times Square.
Here's a snippit of news from Euronews (click here or go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ9O7yWdTys&feature=player_embedded)

Mark your calendars: 
Earth Hour 2012 =  8:30pm--9:30 pm, Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Can't get enough info &/or you are an Earth Hour junkie?  Check out www.earthhour.org/media, www.earthhour.org or www.earthhour.org/beyondthehour.

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