Now on its eighth year, the 2014 Earth Hour will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Around 153 countries will join the global switch-off, organizers said in a statement.
Earth Hour co-founder and chief executive officer Andy Ridley stressed that Earth Hour is not only about turning lights off, but also “about people from all walks of life coming together throughout the year to show what they can do to protect the planet.”
The Philippines has been lauded by organizers as one of the staunchest supporters of Earth Hour, with the country topping town and city participation levels since 2009.
This year, official Earth Hour representatives and celebrities will be at the Eastwood Mall Open Park and SM Mall of Asia’s by the Bay Area at 8 p.m. on March 29 for the event.
“At 8:30 p.m. this March 29, you can either initiate your own switch-off at your home or be part of bigger switch-off initiatives led by communities or companies,” said Earth Hour Philippines national director Atty. Gia Ibay.
Some of the United States’ iconic landmarks are also expected to dim their lights in this year’s Earth Hour, among them the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Empire State Building in New York and the Space Needle in Seattle.
In the United Kingdom, Wembley Stadium, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye will dim facade lights. Over 400 monuments in France, including the Eiffel Tower, will also take part in the switch-off.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
