A FORTNIGHT 'TIL THE NIGHT

Get creative with Ten Things to do in the Dark!

Earth Hour's only sixteen days away–and there are a lot of ways to have fun in the dark. Here are a few ideas, and check out our complete list of 10 Things to do in the Dark here.

· Host a green party. Organic snacks, natural décor, battery lanterns and live music–what more could you ask for? Get your friends together, share your ideas and have a great green time!

· Go green with your kids. This is the perfect time to discuss the environment as a family. Check out books on the environment and read by flashlight, or have a night picnic outside. And check out our Earth Hour activities for kids!

· Green that workspace! Working during Earth Hour? No problem! Have your employer turn off nonessential lighting and use fewer resources at work. Think about ways to conserve long term–like double–sided printing and turning off computer monitors at the end of the day.

· Make a pledge for the planet. Earth Hour is just the beginning. Starting March 29, make a pledge to recycle more, drive less, and get involved in your community. Fighting climate change starts with you–and ends with a healthy planet.

Earth Hour Phoenix

First the Suns, and now the Diamondbacks! Arizona's baseball team has signed on and will darken the Chase Field marquee in honor of Earth Hour. Phoenix City Hall and the Convention Center are also going dark to go green. You'll spot Earth Hour ads in movie theaters, on restaurant posters, and on highway billboards. And keep an eye out for Earth Hour commercials on the CW. No doubt about it–Phoenix is fired up and getting the message out. As Mayor Gordon said, Earth Hour "shows we can do something."

Earth Hour Chicago

There's something rushing through Chicago, and it's not the wind. Earth Hour is sweeping through the city and growing larger everyday. Already, more than 280 businesses, organizations, and city landmarks are participating Downtown, 138 buildings are going dark. College students won't be in left in the dark–the University of Chicago, Roosevelt University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Loyola University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and DePaul University have all signed on! Where will the Earth Hour winds lead next?

Earth Hour Atlanta

Atlanta's momentum is unstoppable! This city continues to impress, as people from all walks of life join to make Earth Hour Atlanta truly memorable. Students at the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Atlanta campus, executives at Cox Enterprises, the Georgia World Congress Center and well–known eateries like South City Kitchen, La Tavola, Einstein's and the Hudson Grille are all turning out for Earth Hour.

And make sure to watch WSB–TV, Atlanta's ABC affiliate, on March 22nd for a one-hour "People 2 People" program featuring Earth Hour.

Earth Hour San Francisco

It's official: the City by the Bay is in full Earth Hour swing. Mayor Newsom launched his city's Earth Hour at the San Francisco news conference this week. The countdown to the "green out" begins for landmarks like Ghirardelli Square, City Hall, Coit Tower, AT&T Park and the Embarcadero Center.

But this Earth Hour isn't just about turning off; it's about making changes. Fifth and sixth grade girls from The Hamlin School demonstrated just that, distributing 850 energy–saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at the San Francisco Ferry Building to support Earth Hour. After all, Earth Hour is a time for both reflection and action. Why not take that hour to replace your old light bulbs with CFLs, which use 75 percent less energy?

Earth Hour Across America

Earth Hour's not just big buildings and famous landmarks. It's about individuals. Schools. Small businesses. Everyone can mark the hour.

In Berkley, Michigan, The House of Yoga is holding a special candlelight class for Earth Hour and Amici's Pizza is donating dinner for afterwards.

In DuPont and Steilacoom, Washington, the Saltar's Point Earth Club, a sixth grade after–school group, is urging students and residents to turn out for Earth Hour.

Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia is working to get the whole city to take part.

Think big. Or small. Think Earth Hour.

Earth Hour Around The World

Earth Hour took off from Sydney, Australia, last year. Now, people on five continents have signed up to take part, from Albania and Algeria to Zanzibar and Zimbabwe. From Barbados to Bosnia. In Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. E-mail your friends wherever on Earth they are. Ask them to take a stand with you during Earth Hour.

Fall Out Boy will turn out for Earth Hour

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz

We'll Leave the Lights Off For You

The Sears Tower. The Golden Gate Bridge. The Bank of America Plaza. The USAirways Arena. Aalborg, Denmark. The John Hancock Center. The Bay Bridge. The Fabulous Fox Theater. Phoenix City Hall. Aarhus, Denmark. Navy Pier. San Francisco City Hall. The Weather Channel. The Arizona Diamondbacks. Adelaide, Australia. Soldier Field. The Coit Tower. The Georgia Aquarium. Bangkok, Thailand. Wrigley Field. Ghirardelli Square. The Georgia Dome. Brisbane, Australia. Chicagoland McDonalds. The Westin Peachtree Plaza. Canberra, Australia. The Chicago Theater. Alcatraz. The Varsity. Christchurch, New Zealand. The Auditorium Theater. AT&T Park. Copenhagen, Denmark...

Earth Hour Online

No need to flip the switch (yet); simply, point and click.

Earth Hour is getting big results through the WWF-US page on MySpace. Thanks to our partners BuddyLube, the page has some cool new networking tools that are helping Earth Hour participants connect and show how they plan to "turn out" for Earth Hour. The largest social networking site in the world is also featuring Earth Hour on its Our Planet page for environmentally conscious users. The site hosts an Earth Hour video with actor Jeremy Piven and other cool videos. Check it out and become an Earth Hour friend!

Climate (For) Change – Earth Hour's Weekly Tip

Unplug and Chill Out

Watching TV, shopping online, texting friends–they all use loads of electricity. But do you really need all those devices all the time? Embrace a little carbon-neutral "you" time: turn off the screens, relax, read and talk to family. After all, why do more when you can do less?

Earth Hour En Español

Por qué se realiza La Hora del Planeta?

El cambio climático es, probablemente, el problema más grande que nuestro planeta enfrenta hoy. Solo en los Estados Unidos, las emisiones de bióxido carbono son de casi 20 toneladas por persona al año. Desde 1996 se han registrado los 10 años con las temperaturas más altas; el año del 2005 fue el más caliente. El hielo del mar Ártico ha declinado a los niveles más bajos de la historia y varios estudios demuestran que dos terceras partes de la población de osos polares desaparecerán para el 2050.

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