We were pleased to note the sheer scale of this Saturday's Earth Hour. More than 3,200 cities across 88 countries showed their support by dimming non-essential lights from 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. Passed like a virtual baton from timezone to timezone the event started in New Zealand's Chatham Islands, travelled around the globe and concluded in Honolulu.
This public statement on environmental issues was championed by nations around the world, including China, Russia, Britain and the USA where landmarks such as Times Square in New York, the Las Vegas Strip and the Golden GateBridge in San Francisco took part and in LA the Hollywood elite turned out to add their weight to the event.
With the climate conference taking place in Copenhagen in December this year, Earth Hour helps with a worldwide appeal. This is not a local issue nor one that can be resolved by one community, government or group. Countries have to work together to speak out about the value of our environment: switching off their lights is an indication of that common voice.
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