The citizens of the world were being encouraged to turn off their lights between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 28th, as a concrete action on climate change. It is the third year for the worldwide event, which began in Sydney, Australia.
Last year, 50 million people in more than 35 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour. The goal this year was to have 1 billion people from across our planet participating in Earth Hour and using their light switches to vote for the earth!
Earth Hour is a symbolic pause to reflect on our use of fossil fuels, to think about the impact of our activities on people and ecosystems around the world, and to pledge to make a difference—as individuals, communities and nations. Last year there was a 5% decrease in energy consumption in Montreal during Earth Hour.
Did you turn the lights off in your home for Earth Hour?
Did your neighbours do so?
Last year, during Earth Hour, I went for a short walk and did not see many lights turned out and I felt disappointed. I wondered if some of those people were not home, were not aware or simply could not be bothered.
Do you see the value of turning the lights out for one hour?
Are you convinced that you can make a difference?
Sr. Pat O'Neill s.n.j.m.
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