earthhoursizedEarth Hour is today at 8:30pm central time. For those of you that don’t know, Earth Hour is a time to help show support for energy conservation and green living changes. During the hour turn of your lights, tvs, and anything else electronic you have. In doing so, you are not only saving energy but showing commitment to the greater cause of preventing climate change.

During last year’s Earth Hour, over 80 million people worldwide participated in the event. It’s not just individuals showing support either,  for example in Chicago this year, the lights at the Navy Pier, Chicago Theater, and the Willis Tower will be turned off to observe this special hour.

This year take time to unplug from the grid for a hour and have some fun with it as well. Enjoy a candle light dinner, or a drink by the fireplace, or come up with some fun games all while showing your commitment to a reduction in our carbon footprint. Don’t forget to take some time to think about ways you can contribute in your everyday lives as well such as using less water, walking rather than driving more  or just turn the lights off more often.

For more information visit: EarthHour.org