An Hour of Darkness

The third annual Earth Hour is coming up tomorrow, March 27, at 8:30pm. Started by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour encourages everyone to turn off their lights for one hour to send a message to our governments that it's time to take action to address issues of climate change and dependency on foreign oil. Last year over 4,000 cities across the world--including Sydney, Las Vegas, Seattle, Athens, Giza, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro--participated in the collective effort to draw attention to the world's energy crisis.

So set your clock, turn off your lights, and get cozy in the dark. What can you do with this hour of darkness? The GOOD Blog published some creative ideas for Earth Hour activities. Last year two of us rooftoppers stood (appropriately) on the rooftop of a New York City building overlooking the Hudson River. At exactly 8:30 we watched the Empire State Building turn off it's iconic lights, and a few seconds later, the George Washington Bridge followed suit, disappearing into the dark in honor of Earth Hour.

Check out this sweet Earth Hour video and remember to turn your lights off tomorrow night!