Hey, just wanted to remind everyone that Earth Hour 2009 is just around the corner! I love any movement, initiative, or event which benefits our precious planet, but I am particularly proud of and excited about this one for 3 reasons. For one, this event was initiated by World Wildlife Fund, where Jason works. For another, Earth Hour began in the country Jason and I will soon call home: Australia! In 2007, 2.2 million homes and businesses in Sydney turned off their lights for 1 hour as a symbol of commitment to climate change. In 2008, it became a global movement and grew to 50 million strong. This year, the goal is 1 billion! As of today, over 1,000 cities and towns in 80 countries have made the pledge to turn off their lights for one hour on March 28 at 8:30 pm. Washington DC has signed on as an official flagship city for Earth Hour 2009, which is another reason I am so excited about this event. Please make the pledge to participate! A successful Earth Hour will send the message to the world's leaders that the citizens of Earth are ready and willing to rise to the challenge of combating climate change. And make no mistake that what we face is a daunting challenge in deed, and one that will require commitment and sacrifice. Let's do this!
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