WWF’s Earth Hour is so much more than just an hour
It’s also a reminder that we need to look after our planet all year round.
The way we live has impacts that we can’t always see or haven’t experienced directly. From extreme weather changes such as flooding or drought, to food shortages, the loss of species and deforestation.
WWF’s Earth Hour is not about saving an hour’s electricity, it’s much bigger than that. It’s about realising that the actions we take, from the energy we use, to the food we buy and water we drink, has an effect on the world. Here are some simple steps that you can take right now to reduce your impact.
We can all do more to protect the natural world
There are lots of little things we can all do, which together can make a big difference. To create a brighter future for our planet we need everyone to do their bit.
Find inspiration and ideas here, and go beyond the hour!
The Panda Made Me Do It is about collecting, sharing and celebrating things that people are doing for our planet. What will you do?
Europe’s Fishing Law needs changing
Over the last 30 years Europe’s fishing policy has failed our seas and marine life. The latest FAO figures show that fish landed has fallen by 22% since 2000. Fishing communities are struggling to survive.
Together we can help bring life back to our seas. Join us by signing our petition calling on the EU to end overfishing and protect our seas. Find our more about the campaign here.
Let’s put an end to new coal in the UK
There is an application put forward in Scotland to build a new coal-fired power station in Ayrshire.
Over 22,000 people objected to the proposal in the Scottish Government consultation on the matter, making this the most unpopular planning application ever in Scotland. Now the local authority has also opposed the plan, it is set to go to Public Local Inquiry, at enormous cost to the Scottish taxpayer.
Read more about the issue and take action today!
Healthy eating for a healthy planet
If we adapt what we eat slightly, we can make a positive difference for ourselves and for nature. The food we eat – growing, producing and importing it – has a massive impact not just on our health but also on the health of our planet, from the Cerrado savannah in Brazil to the forests of Borneo.
Food is responsible for 30% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. Five simple steps can make a difference.
Reduce your energy demand
Changing the way you use energy is relatively easy and something you can do every day as a lifestyle choice. We can reduce energy demand – making our homes more energy-efficient is a good start.
And we can clean up the energy supply – using more wind, solar and wave power, and making sure remaining fossil fuel plants are as clean and efficient as possible.
Rio+20 – “The future we want”
The 2012 global UN Conference on Sustainable Development (known as “Rio+20”) is an opportunity that happens only once every 20 years, Governments, organisations and people from around the world come together to reaffirm their commitment to a sustainable future for our planet.
Measure your footprint
Chris Martin BAHR/WWF-Canon
The way we use the planet’s resources makes up our ecological footprint. Measuring yours takes less than 5 minutes and could set you on a life-changing journey… And have a look to WWF’s top ten ways to reduce your ecological footprint.
