Earth Hour: Shine a light on climate change
JOBURG - Earth Hour, the world’s biggest grassroots movement for the environment, will be celebrated in South Africa on 19 March and local residents are encouraged to switch off their electricity for one hour.
This year, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is shining a light on climate change. In a statement, chief executive officer, Morné du Plessis said, “Collective action is effective and inspiring. The switching off of lights, which this year happens from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on 19 March, is a simple act which symbolises unity and a common desire for change. We call on all South Africans to take part.”
Food, energy and water are the three essentials we need to survive and thrive. However, each one of these is under pressure in the face of a changing climate. This pressure is exacerbated by our waste management, including the more than nine million tonnes of food thrown away each year.
As individuals, it is easy to get discouraged by the scale of the problem, but the fact is that if thousands of individuals make everyday changes, the positive effect will be felt – this is the power of Earth Hour.
Details: www.earthhour.org.za
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