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全球370個城市於2008年3月29日把燈關掉一小時，為世界各地的人帶來了深刻影響，運動喚起全球對氣候變化這迫切問題的關注，並獲得來自七大洲共5,000萬人的支持。雖然每個參與城市的情況各有不同，但目標卻是一致，就是共抗全球暖化。現號召全球人類響應參與2009年3月28日晚上8時30分關燈一小時。
When the lights went off in 370 cities around the world on March 29, 2008, it made a lasting impact on people around the globe. With 50 million participants stretching across all seven continents, Earth Hour 2008 was a worldwide call for more attention to be given to the pressing issue of climate change. Though stories from participants varied by city, the central theme was universal: we are united to stop global warming.Earth Hour 2009 will happen at 8:30 pm on 28 March 2009 and Helping Angels wants to play a part in promoting the movement. Join us in March by turning off your lights and all electrical appliances for an hour to help raise awareness about global warming. To sign up go to www.earthhour.org and watch for more news as the date approaches.
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MAKE EARTH HOUR HAPPEN IN YOUR TOWN
A list of ideas you can implement, no matter where you live! 8:30pm Saturday 28 March 2009 -Your Goal- Get the most people, businesses and government involved in Earth Hour and get them to turn off their lights for one hour at 8:30pm on March 28, 2009. Making Earth Hour happen
1) Building your team A good team is one of the biggest success factors for making Earth Hour happen around the world. Put together a team of committed people and organisations to help plan how you can turn out the lights for one hour in your area. Members of your Earth Hour Team could include your friends or schoolmates, members of your family or your neighbours, the local mayor or business leader, or your local school principal. Pull together a team of people and organisations willing to put the time and effort into making Earth Hour happen and you’ll be ready to get started.
2) Spread the word about Earth Hour To inspire yourself and those you speak to about Earth Hour, check out www.earthhour.org to watch the Earth Hour video. This video will go a long way to inspiring you and those you speak to, to get involved in Earth Hour and to help take a stand against climate change. Think about how you could spread the word about Earth Hour in your area, how can you encourage the most people and businesses to turn their lights of for one hour at 8:30pm on Saturday 28 March 2009? Thinking small can be big thinking We’ve created a website to help you spread the word about Earth Hour. Register at www.earthhour.org and recruit your friends to the Earth Hour cause. Getting your friends and neighbourhood involved is the easiest way to be a part of Earth Hour and help make a difference to our planet. Think big Who in your town uses lots of power? First stop? The city. The city is one of the largest users of power in your area. Write to your mayor or present the Earth Hour idea at your local council. If you can get the city involved in turning off their non-essential lighting for Earth Hour (you can leave street lights on for safety), your town can make a huge difference. Office buildings and big retail stores also use a lot of power. Write to the businesses and stores in your area and ask them to darken their buildings, neon signs, stores and restaurants for one hour for Earth Hour. Ask your favourite restaurants to have a candle-lit dinner hour (using beeswax candles of course) and feature fresh “cold” dishes in the menu or use local products. Write to your local newspaper or television channel and tell them what you’re doing - try and get some news coverage of what your town wants to do for Earth Hour and the planet...think big!
3) Be creative! As well as asking as many people and businesses as possible to turn off their lights in your city or town at 8:30pm on 28 March 2009, think creatively about how to bring your friends and family together for the night. Organise a “block party” in your neighbourhood with “in the dark” games and activities, organise a movie or music night at someone’s house, look up at the stars, use the hour to talk about what you can do every day to save energy. Think about the different ways to have fun with Earth Hour.
4) What to do everyday Turning off your lights for one hour at 8:30pm on 28 March 2009 is the first part of getting involved in Earth Hour. Making a difference to the future of our planet by making energy savings every day is the second part. When spreading the Earth Hour message, don’t forget to encourage your friends, family and workmates to turn off unused lights and appliances every day of the year.5) Make it happen Every town and city is unique and can bring its own special touch, identity and passion of its communities to create its own Earth Hour on 28 March 2009. But making Earth Hour happen is up to you! Whatever you can organise to help turn out the lights on 28 March – whether it’s a backyard barbeque or asking your local mayor to turn off the city’s nonessential lighting - will be a success. You can make Earth Hour happen if you work together. Join us for Earth Hour at 8:30pm Saturday March 28 2009!
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