ELAINE MURRAY MSP SET TO SHINE FOR WWF’S EARTH HOUR Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray is lending her support to WWF’s Earth Hour on Saturday 29 March by becoming an Earth Hour star and celebrating our brilliant planet. As 8.30pm strikes that evening, millions of people across the world will switch of their lights for an hour in a graphic demonstration of support for people and wildlife threatened by climate change. When the lights switch off, it is our planet’s time to shine. [1] By becoming an Earth Hour, star, Dr Murray and others are offering their support for a brighter future by committing to take more action beyond the hour to tackle climate change. One of the things that politicians can do is commit to introducing new measures to reduce our own emissions in Scotland. This includes reducing emissions from our homes, transport system and from our energy production. Dr Murray is urging constituents, local businesses and organisations to join in and be Earth Hour stars for WWF’s Earth Hour. Last year more than 10 million people in the UK and 157 countries took part in the world’s largest participation event. Some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks including Edinburgh Castle, the Forth Rail Bridge, Big Ben, The Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower switched off for Earth Hour. Scotland celebrated the hour with schools, individuals, organisations, community groups and iconic buildings joining the big switch-off. To join the growing community of people supporting WWF’s Earth Hour, visit: wwfscotland.org.uk/earthhour Elaine Murray said: “I am delighted to support WWF’s Earth Hour. It is an innovative and public way to highlight the important issue of global warming. Global warming is one of the biggest threats facing our planet and we all need to take action to tackle it: be it turning the lights off when we leave a room, walking to the local shop instead of using the car or Even these minor changes will make a difference. By working together we can help tackle this issue.” WWF Scotland director Lang Banks said: “WWF’s Earth Hour is an extraordinary annual event that focuses the world’s attention on our amazing planet, and the steps we need to take to protect it. “In this momentous year for Scotland, we are glad that so many politicians are keen to be Earth Hour stars, and support more action to protect our planet from climate change and other environmental threats. We encourage everyone to be part of the world’s biggest celebration of our brilliant planet, to show their support for planet friendly decisions by our leaders.”
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:18:58 +0000
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