Comhairle to switch off the lights 25/3/14
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is to participate in the annual World Earth Hour for the sixth year running.
Around 10 million people in the UK and 157 countries get involved in the world’s largest participation event.
Some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks including Big Ben, The Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower switched off for Earth Hour.
Scotland celebrates the hour with schools, individuals, organisations, community
groups and iconic buildings joining the big switch-
At 8.30pm on Saturday 29th March 2014, the Comhairle will switch off the lights at the War Memorial on the outskirts of Stornoway.
In 2011, Scotland became the first country in the world to have all its local authorities participating in Earth Hour, something that was applauded globally. This record has, and will again be maintained this year, with all local authorities committed to taking part.
World Earth Hour is not only for local authorities; thousands of people in Scotland will be switching off their own lights in a huge, symbolic show of support for action on climate change and a more sustainable future.
To sign up and show your support to Earth Hour visit: http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk
Comhairle leader Angus Campbell, said: “Our decision to participate in the WWF’s Earth Hour highlights our continued commitment to the issue of climate change and demonstrates to others around the world that Scotland continues to take action to address climate change. I would encourage businesses and organizations in the Western isles to switch off for an hour to show their own support for Earth Hour.”