(NUPGE) - The act of turning off the lights for one hour - Saturday, March 26, at 8:30 pm, local time - is an act of solidarity with millions of people across the world.
As communities sit in darkness during Earth Hour, a message will be sent that, as individual citizens in homes and cities are pledging to reduce their emissions, national governments need to make the same promise.
The MGEU's National Union (NUPGE) hopes that Prime Minister Harper and Environment Minister Kent takes note of the growing commitment that Canadian communities make on Saturday night and begin to make serious plans to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.
Take action this year!
Earth Hour 2011 is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to Asia to the Americas will stand in darkness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet. So sign up now and let’s make 2011 the biggest Earth Hour yet!