This year, Earth Hour will be going global. Earth Hour began in Sydney 2007 and has progressively gained support over within the last year. This year's goal is for 1 billion people to switch off their lights in a effort to create a movement to work toward slowing down global warming.
A quick glance at the map featured on Earth Hour.Org and you will see that even Papua New Guinea will be taking part in the event.
Earth Hour Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, being the largest city in PNG, is the main focus for Earth Hour and last year they managed to turn off the lights in their tallest building. Earth Hour has the support of the PNG government, and drawing attention to the need to save energy around the nation is seen to be of significant value. Residents and corporate citizens alike, are joining together to raise awareness about global warming in PNG.
PNG Companies Get Behind Earth Hour
Some of Papua New Guinea’s largest companies are getting involved with Earth Hour 2009, as they realise the importance of combating global warming. PNG switched off the lights for Earth Hour 2008 and they are planning on expanding the campaign for 2009.
Port Moresby, being the largest city in PNG, is the main focus for Earth Hour and last year they managed to turn off the lights in their tallest building. Earth Hour has the support of the PNG government, and drawing attention to the need to save energy around the nation is seen to be of significant value. Residents and corporate citizens alike, are joining together to raise awareness about global warming in PNG.
Earth Hour takes place worldwide Saturday 28th March 8.30pm-9.30pm local time.
