In 2007, Sydney, Australia made a powerful statement to the world by turning off or dimming its lights for one hour. What started in Oz quickly made its way around the globe for 2008 — when Earth Hour became an organized worldwide event with 37 countries and 370 cities also turning off the juice for one hour.

Now, get ready for Earth Hour 2009 — with already 377 cities and double the countries committed. On March 28, at 8:30pm — join the movement by turning off your lights and thinking about energy. Besides support from celebrities and notables from around the world, the campaign this year also added Shepard Fairey — the famed “Obama” artist — to design the campaign artwork. We’ll obviously have a lot more on Earth Hour as we get closer — but for now, check out the great video below for more.

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About Michael dEstries

Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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