This is Mr Elmo Francis, a Sri Lankan mountaineer.
Recently, he pledged to climb 7000 metres in the Himalayas if 100 schools promotes sustainability, and we have accepted the challenge!
So here's what you need to know about the Earth Hour movement:
The Earth Hour Movement first began 9 years ago in Sydney Australia where 2.2 million Sydneysiders and 2.1 thousand businesses switched off their lights for an hour. Since then, many more countries have taken participation in this annual event, Malaysia included.
What is Earth Hour?
For an hour, once a year, Earth Hour asks people from around the world to switch off non-essential lights. However, it is not a complete blackout as this may affect safety. It is a voluntary action by its participants to show their commitment to an act of change that benefits the planet.
Why should I turn off my lights?
While many question the impact of turning off their lights for an hour, once a year, people forget that the Earth's sustainability depends on the small act of saving by each of its residents; saving electricity, saving water, saving energy, saving fuel. Now, imagine what 1 hour of no electrical power use in Kuala Lumpur alone, could do!
When do I turn them off?
This year, the Earth Hour is set on the 23rd of March 2013 from 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm
What will I do in the dark?
Here are some of our suggestions!
1. Have a family movie night! You can extend this hour to the full length of the movie to make up for the energy you've used to run your tv!
2. How about a romantic family dinner? With candle lights and home-cooked food!
3. Picnic at the park? Surround your family in the light of tea candles and have some family time out on the grass.
Can you suggest more?
We hope parents will participate in this event. If you do, please send us photos or post them on Facebook (tag us!) so we can share them with our community too!
What is Earth Hour?
For an hour, once a year, Earth Hour asks people from around the world to switch off non-essential lights. However, it is not a complete blackout as this may affect safety. It is a voluntary action by its participants to show their commitment to an act of change that benefits the planet.
Why should I turn off my lights?
While many question the impact of turning off their lights for an hour, once a year, people forget that the Earth's sustainability depends on the small act of saving by each of its residents; saving electricity, saving water, saving energy, saving fuel. Now, imagine what 1 hour of no electrical power use in Kuala Lumpur alone, could do!
When do I turn them off?
This year, the Earth Hour is set on the 23rd of March 2013 from 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm
What will I do in the dark?
Here are some of our suggestions!
1. Have a family movie night! You can extend this hour to the full length of the movie to make up for the energy you've used to run your tv!
2. How about a romantic family dinner? With candle lights and home-cooked food!
3. Picnic at the park? Surround your family in the light of tea candles and have some family time out on the grass.
Can you suggest more?
We hope parents will participate in this event. If you do, please send us photos or post them on Facebook (tag us!) so we can share them with our community too!
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