Thread: Earth Hour 2010 - Saturday, 27 March 2010, at 8:30 pm

In 2007, one city decided to take a stand against climate change. 2,2 million people across Sydney switched off their lights for an event that would become known across the world as Earth Hour.

In 2008, the simple belief in small actions that created Earth Hour went global. 50 million people switched off their lights in the second year in 400 cities around the world, as a symbol of hope for the future of our planet.

In 2009, the symbol of switching off the lights, united the planet – over 4 000 cities across 88 countries took part.

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing humankind in the 21st Century and South Africa will be hit particularly hard by the impacts, in the near future, if we don’t act now.

Increased frequency and severity of droughts and flooding, water shortages, reduced agricultural yield and the spread of malaria will all be a reality for this generation if we fail to take action and flight climate change.

Join millions of people around the world who will be taking part in Earth Hour 2010, calling for strong action against climate change. Switch off your lights and pledge to reduce your carbon footprint for one hour on Saturday, 27 March 2010, at 8:30 pm.

To pledge now, go to EarthHour