Earth Hour

Last Saturday witnessed millions of people worldwide switched off the light from 8.30pm to 9.30pm in celebrating the Earth Hour. While it is commendable for many to remember the Day and importance of energy saving, the way it has done is highly questionable. Many shopping malls have taken the event as a public relation exercise by organising celebration programmes. For example, mini concerts were held for the crowd. Many turnout for the event meant more people are travelling to the mall from home or workplace. I presume some trips are made unneccessary and it turned out to be another way of burning the fuel and hence the emission of carbon. Should't the event be celebrated by every individual in their own place of residence rather than travelling from far? If we are serious about energy saving and reducing carbon emission and green house gas, why don't we do it everyday instead of 26th March only?

Well, some people said this is an awareness campaign to remind public on the importance of climate change and what every individual can do, so some trade off is neccessary. While to certain extend i agreed with the arguement, I do hope that this arguement does not prolong and the soonest disappeared from our routine of celebrating Earth Hour. However, I have doubt since the business sector has picked this up for another marketing gimmick.