Earth Hour Atlanta
Earth Hour makes the news – CNN's famous headquarters' sign will go dark for Earth Hour. What's more, all Turner Broadcasting channels have signed on to support Earth Hour along with Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, which operates newspapers, radio stations and cable companies across the nation. And, the tallest building in Atlanta – the Bank of America Tower – will be turning their lights off from 8 – 9 p.m. on March 29. Earth Hour Atlanta is shaping up to shine in the dark.
Earth Hour Phoenix
Earth Hour Phoenix is getting even hotter! With Mayor Gordon's support, the Phoenix Suns basketball team has signed on to score one for the planet by supporting Earth Hour. The US Airways Center plans to turn off its lights for Earth Hour and Arizona State University is pledging its participation as well.
Earth Hour Chicago
Earth Hour's U.S. flagship city continues to amaze, as it broadens its commitment to turn off the lights city-wide. Soldier Field, the University of Chicago, over 500 area McDonald's and over 3,000 Walgreen's stores will all turn out on the 29th, as will the 16,000 lights on the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. Quarterback of the Chicago Bears Kyle Orton knows this is an important issue for Chicagoans and is supporting Earth Hour in his team's city.
Earth Hour San Francisco
Beware...Alcatraz goes green! Yes, the infamous Alcatraz prison–which in 1972 became a national recreation area–will turn off its lights (and turn on the spookiness) for Earth Hour. Across the bay, decorative lighting on the Golden Gate Bridge will dim, as all of San Francisco embraces the need for change.
Earth Hour Across America
The Earth Hour movement is spreading. The cities of Charlotte, NC, Northbrook, IL and Denver, CO are all on board. Groups in Alaska and Hawaii have joined. Cookie sale season is in full swing, but Girl Scout troops all over are showcasing the Earth Hour logo on their websites. A mom's group in Hamilton, Montana, is taking part. And cities, towns and villages across America are urging their residents to turn out for Earth Hour. If your town's not on the list, you can take the lead It won't take a fight to get City Hall involved.
Let us know what you're doing for Earth Hour!
Earth Hour Around the World
The capital of the Emerald Isle, Dublin, will look a darker shade of green for Earth Hour. The Irish city,home to nearly one million people, has signed on as one of more than two dozen official Earth Hour flagship cities worldwide.
Friday, March 7, 2008
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