ISLAND MP Andrew Turner took time out of his parliamentary work to support the World Wildlife Fund (WWF’s) Earth Hour, by turning off a giant light switch.
The MP was supporting a WWF initiative Earth Hour, which is campaigning for a huge global switch-off for one hour on Saturday to draw attention to discussions on climate change at the UN conference in Copenhagen later this year.
So far, more than 1,000 cities in 84 countries have signed up, including London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast. Many landmarks will be switching off their lights, such as Nelson’s Column, in London, the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
Mr Turner said: “It makes sense for us all to save energy. Not only does it cut our bills but it reduces the amount of energy we need to generate.
“This initiative reminds us to be more frugal with energy and draws attention to the negotiations on climate change that will be taking place later in the year.”
• More on Earth Hour at www.earthhour.org/home/
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