Gwynedd Council has signed up to support WWF’s Earth Hour for the second year running which has helped Wales be one of a record breaking 92 countries worldwide to sign up to the global initiative to show they want action against climate change.
On Saturday, 27 March 2010 at 8.30pm Gwynedd Council will be amongst those across Wales and the UK to join millions of others worldwide to make WWF’s Earth Hour 2010 a huge success.
In 2009, millions of individuals in 4,088 towns and cities from over 80 countries took part in Earth Hour – to demonstrate their concern about climate change and the future of our planet to world leaders. 800 iconic landmarks around the world switched off their lights for one hour and transformed the global skyline in a dramatic call for action. Last year in Wales nearly 70% of all local authorities signed up together with over a 100 schools, and Welsh iconic landmarks such as Wales’ Millennium Stadium, Caernarfon Castle and the National Library for Wales in Aberystwyth switched off.
Anne Meikle, Head of WWF Cymru, said: “WWF’s Earth Hour is an inspiring opportunity for people to do something positive to help tackle climate change.”
“Gwynedd Council’s decision to join Earth Hour again highlights their commitment to taking a lead on climate change in the community and through this champion others to be part of an international campaign to demonstrate to leaders in Wales and the world that people want them to tackle climate change.”
Everybody can do their bit and it doesn’t just have to be about flicking the switch. Why not hold an Earth Hour quiz, arrange an acoustic gig, hold a party in the dark or organise a movie night? But however you choose to support WWF’s Earth Hour its vital to make your support count so make sure you sign up at wwf.org.uk/earthhourwales or text EARTH* to 80010.
