Ideal Bite

Is 7 minutes in the dark long enough?

Submitted by tmeronek on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 1:27am.

The Bite:

Only if you're an awkward, slobbery teenager. Otherwise, turn the lights off for a full hour tomorrow starting at 8 p.m. your time, and you'll join millions of people around the planet coming together for a cause even greater than a teen's first kiss: global warming.

The Benefits:

Immediate impact. Last year's Earth Hour, which happened only in Sydney, Australia, had the effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for an hour. This year's event is global, so savings will be even bigger.
Long-term impact. Earth Hour organizers are also raising awareness by promoting energy-efficient lighting.
Fun in the dark, without being stuck in a closet. (But hey, if you wanna spend 60 minutes shacked up with your linens, it's your call.) Get together with friends, and make a night of it.

Personally Speaking:

We're armed and ready for tomorrow night with beeswax candles and make-out partners.

Wanna Try:

Turn 'em off at 8 p.m. your local time, Mar. 29 (that's tomorrow).
Earth Hour - pledge to turn off your lights here, and receive Earth Hour updates and tips.