Wonders of Earth Hour 2009

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Major cities went dark on Saturday, 28 March 2009 for Earth Hour, becoming part of the global protest against climate change. From an Antarctic research base to the Great Pyramids of Egypt and beyond, the world switched off the lights on Saturday for Earth Hour, dimming skyscrapers, city streets and some of the world's most recognizable monuments for 60 minutes to highlight the threat of climate change.


Taj Mahal Hotel - India


Puerta De Alcala - Madrid


St. Stephens Tower - London


New York


Millenium Bridge - England


Shanghai - China


Singapore


Lima Down Town


Taipei 101 - Taiwan


Petronas Twin Towers - Malaysia


Las Vegas


Hong Kong


Giza Pyramids - Egypt


Eiffel Tower - Paris


Colosseum - Rome


Christ The Redeemer Statute - Brazil


Burj Al Arab Hotel -Dubai


Bangkok - Thailand


Agbar Tower - Barcelona


Jakarta - Indonesia


Sydney - Australia


St Peter Basilica Dome - Rome


Hill of Acropolis - Athen

The initiative, Earth Hour, was begun in Sydney two years ago by green campaigners keen to cut energy use. Millions of people world-wide cast their votes in support of the Earth, urging world leaders to take action to fight global warming. The results will be presented at the 2009 Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

Celebrate and visit Earth Hour.

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