WWF’s Earth Hour Returns Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem14885.html

Mount Rushmore, Las Vegas Strip, Empire State Building, Golden Gate Bridge and other US Landmarks to “turn out” for the planet at 8:30 pm on Saturday, March 27

Earth Hour 2010
On Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 pm local time join hundreds of millions of people around the world in calling for action on climate change.
WASHINGTON, DC, January 19, 2010 – World Wildlife Fund announced today that Earth Hour 2010 will take place on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with many of the nation’s most iconic landmarks dimming their lights for one hour in what is expected to be the largest call for action on climate change in history.

A study released in November 2009 by WWF and the insurance company Allianz SE warned that by mid-century, rising global sea levels caused by climate change could increase risks to more than $7 trillion in buildings, transportation infrastructure, and other assets in major U.S. coastal cities, including Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

“Climate change is real and it’s happening right now in the US, impacting our water resources, energy supplies, transportation, agriculture and health, putting our livelihoods and economic future at risk in every part of the country,” said WWF Climate Director Keya Chatterjee. “Earth Hour is a way for people across the US to join together with people from throughout the world to signal their concern about climate change and send a message about the urgent need for action.”

As stewards of our national parks, especially considering the challenges of climate change, we must be visible leaders to demonstrate commitment to energy and water conservation... and to use our parks to teach the public about climate change and the ways citizens can reduce their carbon footprints."

“We want children to think about how we all impact the environment in our daily lives and how each one of us can make a difference. Earth Hour provides a great opportunity to accomplish that.” said Joseph Schumacher, CEO of Goddard Systems, Inc., a national childcare franchise and national supporter of Earth Hour 2010. “As educators and as parents, we want to help children understand that how they care for and protect the earth will affect future generations”