Don't forget that this Saturday, March 28, cities around the world will turn off their non-essential lights during Earth Hour (8:30 - 9:30pm) to raise awareness about climate change, and to show that it is possible to take action against global warming. I think it's a great idea because it demonstrates that every individual can make a difference, and that a whole group of individuals (say, a billion) acting together can have a huge impact. It gives me hope that we can use the same momentum for other issues as well.
I think we all need to start realizing the cost of our mass behaviour in terms of the sustainability of this planet, and of the creatures living on it. There's lots of other stuff you can do besides turning off the lights during this hour, hopefully on a regular basis as well, such as:
- install energy-saving light bulbs
- only run the dishwasher when it's full
- better yet, do them by hand!
- unplug devices you're not using in addition to turning them off
- get a more energy-efficient fridge or freezer
So, this Saturday do your part and be in the dark! Snort. Because unfortunately there are enough people out there who still think that global warming is a bunch of hooey (which frankly, boggles my mind), and we need to counteract those naysayers.

