The District of Columbia will participate in Earth Hour 2009, a global event in which tens of millions of citizens, businesses and government leaders will turn off their lights to make a statement about the urgent need for action on climate change.
Beginning at 8:30 pm on March 28th, the District will turn off non-essential lighting on many buildings and landmarks, including four facilities owned by the District government. Emergency lighting will remain on as required by law and regulation.
More than 850 cities in 80 countries have committed to turning out for Earth Hour.
You should also turn off your home and office lights to preserve our beautiful earth for the future generation. By turning off lights around you, you will also get a brake form the daily light pollution.
Source: DC Government
Color photo of Earth from NASA
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