Since its inception in 2007, Earth Hour has captured the world’s imagination by becoming a global phenomenon. Earth Hour 2010 inspired 1.3 billion people in over 4000 cities to join the 60-minute switch off. At least 15 million Filipinos in 1076 cities, towns and municipalities joined in – earning the country the top global spot in terms of participation – for a second year in a row.
On March 26, 2011, WWF is again staging Earth Hour to inspire millions of Filipinos to switch off their lights from 8:30 – 9:30PM. 2011 marks a key difference from past switch-offs, for the focus shall be on what transpires beyond the hour itself. With climate change issues becoming more critical, WWF-Philippines is going beyond Earth Hour by launching a year-long climate change information and education campaign for Filipinos to live by Earth Hour’s carbon-friendly principles not for 60-minutes – but for the rest of their lives.
Help us spread the word to again ensure that the Philippines comes out on top. Through your most crucial support, we look forward to another victorious hour!
good job, japan ♥
This 4 month old baby was found under rubble in Ishinomaki, state of Miyagi, Japan. She was stuck under the rubble for 3 days. She managed to survive for those 3 days and she has since been reunited with her father.
I was able to watch this on CNN..♥ I’m so happy this little angel’s safe
this..
geun suk, your extraordinary heart and kindness can be felt across the globe. That’s amazing. :) No one ever asks anything of you. And yet, you have so much to give. So much love.
Not to mention how my heart swells each time I look at you.. You’re perfect to me. <3
Love and prayers for Japan!
JAPAN HWAITING! ^^/
Tumblr is gonna make me live to infinity <3
OMG REALLY. omg.
Japanese Emperor Akihito made an unprecedented televised address to his disaster-stricken nation Wednesday, saying he was “deeply worried” by the crisis at damaged nuclear reactors and urging people to help each other in difficult times.
Looking somber and stoic, the 77-year-old Akihito said the problems at Japan’s nuclear-power reactors were unpredictable and described the earthquake that sparked a huge tsunami as “unprecedented in scale.”
TV stations interrupted coverage to carry the emperor’s first public appearance since last week’s catastrophe.
“I am deeply hurt by the grievous situation in the affected areas. The number of deceased and missing increases by the day we cannot know how many victims there will be. My hope is that as many people possible are found safe,” Akihito said.
The plight of hundreds of thousands left homeless by the quake and tsunami worsened overnight after a cold snap brought snow to some of the worst-stricken areas. The death toll stands at 4,000, but more than 7,000 are listed as missing and the figure is expected to rise.
“I hope from the bottom of my heart that the people will, hand in hand, treat each other with compassion and overcome these difficult times,” he said, urging survivors not to “abandon hope.”
(Screengrab: NHK TV via MSNBC)
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