| | March 28, 8.30pm-9.30pm was Earth Hour. The publicity prior to it was surprisingly big considering it was our very own Malaysia. I figured it was either Malaysian were getting more environmentally conscious, or that Malaysian just wanted more publicity again. If it were the latter than it would just be like normal day in Malaysia.
With such publicity, it is only fitting then a movement such as this has its fair share of critics. Suddenly, we have a great number of local critics taking shot at Earth Hour acts here. They argue that turning off your lights for a mere one hour is not going to make a great deal to the planet. They argue you would save more energy by not driving for a day rather than the puny act of switching off your lights. And you know what? They are right. Earth Hour is one giant publicity stunt. But it is a noble publicity stunt.
Think about it. It was not long ago that we Malaysians thought that the whole voting and election process was a show. People have been saying that one single vote is not going to change an election outcome. But who would have thought at the difference it actually made. Exercising one's vote did make a difference.
And so it is with Earth Hour. This is our vote. Our vote that says there is a global environmental problem at hand, and a vote that says we are going to do our part. My household casted our vote. Most of the neighbourhood casted their vote. 8TV casted their vote.
I know it cannot just stop there. I know I am doing my little part whenever I can. Reuse a paper. Shop with my own bag. Pack food with my own container. It may not look like much, but least I have some points to make an argument against any critics.
See you at Earth Hour 2010. Or maybe not, because its going to be dark with all the lights off.
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| | Posted 4/4/2009 10:32 PM - 6 Views - 0 eProps - 0 comments
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