What will you do during Earth Hour?
So you’re going to participate in Earth Hour? Excellent! So, what are you going to do during Earth Hour?
What I did during last year’s Earth Hour
During the very first Earth Hour last year, I turned off all lights and the TV. I also decided to take the time to turn unnecessary appliances off. I actually spent most of Earth Hour looking around at my neighbors apartments to see how many were participating!
My apartment had a view straight into the city, so I could see that the city was much darker than usual. My apartment also had a (very close) view to Telstra Stadium - the stadium from the 2000 Olympic Games. Unfortunately, there was a game on that night (I guess the organizers decided against staging the game in complete darkness!).
What the Canadians are going to do
According to a survey by Angus Reid Strategies, almost 70% of Canadians plan to take part in Earth Hour. Here’s what survey participants have said they will do during Earth Hour:
- 25% will take the time to check out the stars
- 21% will sit in the dark
- 12% will take the opportunity to have quality time with their partner
- 7% will be sleeping (hopefully with the lights off)
- 5% will be at work
- 4% will attend an Earth Hour event
- 3% will party
- 23% will do, um… “other”
The survey was an online poll, covering all of Canada, and was answered by 1,023 adults. The poll is considered accurate within plus or minus 3 per cent, 19 times out of 20.
So, what will you be doing during this year’s Earth Hour?
Tags: Climate Change, earth hour, Global Warming, Sustainability
March 21st, 2008 at 9:59 am
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