LIBDEM MSP SIGNS UP AND SWITCHES OFF FOR WWF'S EARTH HOUR
March 20, 2009 11:24 PM
Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland and Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson, has given his backing to WWF's Earth Hour initiative and is urging constituents, local businesses and organisations to also sign-up to the big switch off later this month.
On Saturday 28th March at 8.30pm individuals, businesses and public authorities in over 930 cities across 80 countries will turn off their lights for one hour in a graphic show of support for decisive action on climate change. Across the world landmarks taking part include Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Table Mountain in Cape Town, Nelson's Column in London and Christ the Redeemer statute in Rio de Janeiro. Here in Scotland, iconic landmarks already committed to switching off include the Forth Bridge, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament.
Jim Hume MSP said:
"2009 is a crucial year for climate change with world leaders meeting in Copenhagen in December to agree a new international climate deal that will come into force when the first phase of the Kyoto treaty expires in 2012. The Scottish Climate Change Bill is also currently making its way through Parliament.
"So, Earth Hour is a symbolic show of the global people power needed to tackle climate change. Each of us can do something every day to reduce our carbon footprint and the 28th March is a reminder to us that we need to do all we can to achieve reductions in our carbon emissions if we are to prevent irreversible damage caused by global warming."
Dr Richard Dixon, Director of WWF Scotland added:
"WWF's Earth Hour is a simple way for people to show their support for strong action on climate change. We very much welcome the support of MSPs and the participation of the Scottish Parliament itself. It promises to be the biggest show of support ever, involving communities from around the world in a dramatic hour of action on climate change."
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