If you want to join the fight against climate change you're not alone. Mnay of us took part in Earth hour and we saw what we can do globally if we all think and act as One.
A new poll commissioned by WWF-Canada shows that more than half of all adult Canadians (52%) participated in WWF’s Earth Hour on March 28, creating an unprecedented call to action on climate change in advance of the UN negotiations in Copenhagen in December. The main reasons people turned off their lights were to show support for action on climate change and express a commitment to take personal action for the environment.
Globally, almost 4,000 cities in 88 countries participated in Earth Hour, far exceeding WWF’s global goal of 1,000 cities. Canada was again among the leading countries in the campaign in terms both cities participating (more than 280 nationally) and for participation per capita.
The poll results also show that Canadian concern for climate change extends far beyond participating in Earth Hour. Eighty per cent of Canadians believe that Earth Hour is sending a message to the federal government that now is the time to start taking climate change seriously and develop a plan to reduce emissions.
More than half of all Canadians used their light switch to vote for action on climate change,” said Gerald Butts, President and CEO, WWF-Canada. “That’s a landslide. Clearly, Canadians want to see our government take a leading role in finding a solution. This is a critical year for climate change, as our Prime Minister will be meeting with other world leaders in Copenhagen in December to negotiate a new global deal on climate change. This may be our last best chance to avoid the worst effects of climate change."
Aside from large-scale things such as Earth Hour or Earth day which is also rapidly approaching, there are small things you can do to change your life and make a positive difference in the World in which we live. You may be surprised to find you already have made changes in how you live that benefit the planet - make them count and searchfor new ones to make!
This is the place to share any thing you've found that the rest of us may like, any new or old ways to reduce your personal energy imprint on the Planet and ways to keep yourself and the world you live in green-- Happy and Healthy.
We can all do our part to take care of our mother and show her the love and respect she has shown and given us.
We can learn and practise what Elders and Ancients have known and have been telling us for many many years
"Take care of our Mother so she can continue to take care of us."
