For 2013 as we all switch off our lights, we want the focus to be on the kind of energy we use. Because to create a better future for our planet we need to move away from dirty fossil fuels and onto clean green renewable energy which works with the awesome power of nature, not against it
CARMARTHENSHIRE’S
leader is urging people to switch off their lights. Hundreds
of people across Wales expected to go dark in the WWWF Cymru’s one hour switch
off. The worldwide initiative
is not only to encourage people to save electricity but also to bring people
together to celebrate the planet and highlight the need to protect it.
Research shows that our
reliance on high carbon fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas is over-heating the
atmosphere and affecting the climate.
Last year millions of
people took part in Earth Hour across 152 countries. Almost 7,000 towns and
cities turned off their lights for one hour on the same night, including
Kidwelly Castle and The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.
As well as switching off,
people in Carmarthenshire took part in candlelit walks. Other Welsh landmarks
and buildings including The Senedd, and the Millennium Stadium went dark. Many environmentally-minded businesses went
dark. Other highlights included a big Twmpath dance in Lampeter, a fire circus
performance and candlelit dinners.
Carmarthenshire County
Council is one of a number of local authorities across Wales to pledge its
support. The
council’s leader, Cllr Kevin Madge said: “The council is fully committed to
reducing its impact on the planet and has already completed a host of energy efficient
programmes in our buildings and schools.
“The
council also has a number of ongoing initiatives to help cut down our carbon
omissions including introducing six electric cars with zero running emissions
to our fleet of vehicles. We want to do whatever we can to help get the message
across that people need to take action now.”
If
you want to take part then register at wwf.org.uk/earthhour
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