March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time, WWF, the global conservation organization in the United States known as World Wildlife Fund, asks individuals, corporations, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour, the Earth Hour, to demonstrate their concern about climate change and demonstrate their commitment to finding solutions. Turn off the light. Acts.  |
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| Importance climate change Climate change is impossible to hide and be impossible to ignore. The 10 warmest years on record which have occurred since 1990. The ice in the Arctic has fallen to its lowest level and one study suggests that two thirds of the polar bear population will disappear by 2050. addition to polar bears and ice sheets, something else is at risk - climate change threatens all life on our planet. Climate change is the number one problem facing the environment in the XXI century. The United States is a major contributor of greenhouse gases, with carbon dioxide emissions, representing nearly five times the world average emissions. The good news is that we can still stop climate change before it is too dangerous to handle. The tools to keep climate change under control are available and affordable. Through WWF's key initiatives to mobilize people, businesses and leaders responsible alternatives to around energy and environment, while improving the abilities of ecosystems to resist and recover from environmental stress caused by climate change, and increases the protection of forests. WWF works to shape norms through Science, reduce carbon-based forestry programs, developing and implementing adaptation plans for high-risk ecosystems and help companies reduce their carbon emissions. If you wonder "what I can do right now in my house or my community, to make a difference? There are many avenues open for everyone to change their patterns of energy use, influence others to do likewise and make a difference politically. You can measure and reduce your carbon footprint, joining a global movement and register for Earth Hour. Learn more and raise your voice by joining our Action Network Conservation Source: WWF-Adena |
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