Lights out: "Earth Hour" goes global on March 28th!

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-28-2009 14:51

The "Earth Hour" movement -- initiated by the World Wildlife Fund -- is set to be marked around the world. In an effort to bring attention to global climate change, the group is calling for lights to be turned off across the globe between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube in Beijing and the Oriental  Pearl Broadcasting Tower in Shanghai will switch off their  lights for one hour on Saturday evening.

Some of the most famous landmarks in China will join "Earth Hour". The Bird's Nest and the Water Cube in Beijing and the Oriental Pearl Broadcasting Tower in Shanghai will switch off their lights for one hour on Saturday evening.

Other Chinese cities, including Baoding, Dalian, Nanjing and Shunde as well as the Hong Kong SAR will also participate in the global event.

Citizens, communities, and companies around the country are doing their part to organize and promote the movement.