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 - AthenThe 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.
