Everybody had to pay more for their electricity because of the cold wave- What a JOKE the reaction was

 

Everyone has been complaining about how this is in fact possible because the electricity and gas companies are supposed to be regulated by the government here in Spain. It is an absolute disgrace, but what I find more incredible is the amount of Whatsapp action messages to turn off all the electric for 20 minutes 

I have been involved in a yearly action to ask people to do one simple thing for Earth Hour (normally in March) which is to turn off the lighting in their homes for one Hour.  The pathetic excuses I have heard in the past are absolutely mind blowing.  

What has ticked me off is the fact that because people have had to pay more for the cold snap and it affects them financially they are up in arms, shouting from the rooftops, switch off electricity ¡, blah blah blah yet when it comes to actually doing something to help reduce the effects of climate change, very few can be bothered to do it.   

All we ask is that people turn off their lights at 20.30 (local time) on Saturday 27 March 2021 for one hour.

 

Here are some suggestions of activities!

1. Switch off your lights

This is the DNA of the Earth Hour movement and the easiest way to participate this Earth Hour. Simply switch off all non-essential lights for an hour!

2. Dinner-in-the-dark

Get some candles ready and whip up healthy and delicious meals that will make your taste buds tingle! Don't know where to start? Check out our list of 50 foods for a healthier planet and a healthier you!

Up for a challenge? Try a zero-waste cookout or put on a blindfold and try and guess what's been cooked up!

3. Have a night of board games or book readings in candle-light

Note: Our Earth Hour team will not be held responsible for any friendships ruined by a game of Monopoly 😇 

4. Themed movie night

Get the popcorn ready and enjoy your most treasured Disney movies or take on those Harry Potter marathons that you've been always wanting to do. You can even watch some spectacular Emmy Award-winning documentaries like Our Planet on Netflix to experience our natural world in all its glory #ShamelessPlug 😎! No Netflix? No problem! You can even catch one bonus episode for free here - Our Planet: Our Business.

Still can't get enough of nature documentaries? The Environmental Film Festival is showing a large selection of their films for free on their website for a limited time!

5. Make an impact in only 60 seconds - sign our Voice for the Planet petition

Only have a minute? Add your Voice to call on world leaders to take urgent action to protect and restore nature! Our Voice for the Planet petition will be presented at major global conferences later in the year. 

6. Camp in your backyard or living room

If you love the adventure of camping outdoors, we challenge you to turn your back garden or living room into your very own camping space! Don’t have an actual tent? Why not make one with bedsheets, pillows, and other household items! 

7. Create your own mini-golf course using household objects

A little friendly competition can’t hurt - up the stakes by making the loser do the washing up or any household chore 😅!

8. Challenge your artistic side with a candle-lit paint night

Feeling funky? You can also try using glow-in-the dark neon paint!

https://www.earthhour.org     

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