Celebrities supporting WWF's Earth Hour 2010
Just some of the big names that supported WWF's Earth Hour in 2010...
Steve Backshall
British naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall points out that unless the world tackles climate change urgently, "Tropical coral reefs could totally disappear within my lifetime. To show that you care about climate change, we're asking you to turn off your lights for one hour on 27 March at 8.30pm".
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"Last year, world leaders missed a key opportunity to take positive action on climate change. By switching off our lights and supporting WWF's Earth Hour we can unite in telling our leaders to finish the job. We’re switching off, are you?"
Stephen Merchant
"WWF's Earth Hour is a unique and powerful way to show we care about climate change and we want world leaders to sort out a deal on cutting global greenhouse gas emissions – fast! Just turn out your lights for an hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 March, and you'll be part of the biggest global event of its kind."
Kevin McCloud, WWF-UK ambassador
"Earth hour reflects a simple, powerful idea: that we can all express our frustration and dissatisfaction over governments' failing to agree to seriously tackle climate change. It's a brilliant idea, albeit one that takes place in less than brilliant levels of illumination."
Alexandra Burke
"Whether you're going out or staying in, do something memorable for WWF's Earth Hour. Saturday 27 March is the night that one billion people around the world join together to make a big visual statement – we're saying we care about climate change, and we need world leaders to listen and take action now!"
Miranda Richardson, WWF-UK ambassador
"Climate change is already having impacts on the natural world, and affecting people and wildlife. WWF's Earth Hour gives us all an opportunity to stand up and show we care about one of the biggest threats to our planet. Switching off our lights for an hour makes a huge visual statement and sends out an important message for individuals and corporations to take urgent action against climate change. I’ll be in America switching mine off on Saturday 27 March and hope you will join me and take responsibility for our future."
Alistair McGowan, WWF-UK ambassador
"Earth Hour is a great chance to show that you care about our world and that you want governments to do more to combat climate change. It's a day when the world comes together, a day that shows we're all part of the problem and that we must all be part of the solution. It shows that individual actions count. Make a start – and make a statement – through Earth Hour!"
Colin & Livia Firth and Eco Age
Eco Age works with national and international designers to create the best in sustainable products and ethical design.
Coldplay
Chris Martin wearing his Earth Hour t-shirt
Graeme Le Saux
"Playing some games in the dark sounds like a really enjoyable way of getting a serious message out there. That’s why I’ve signed up to WWF’s Earth Hour. At precisely 8.30pm on Saturday 27 March, I’m going to plunge my house into darkness and show my support for action to tackle climate change. Join in – it’ll be fun."
Zoe Salmon
"Climate change is affecting so many people and animals across the world, so I’ve signed up to Earth Hour, as it's such an important demonstration that’s easy for everyone to take part in. I’ll be showing I care, by switching off my lights at 8.30pm on 27 March."
Paloma Faith
"WWF’s Earth Hour is an inspiring event, sending out a strong message that climate change needs urgent action."
Ben Fogle, WWF-UK ambassador
"Climate change is already having impacts on the natural world, and affecting people and wildlife. WWF's Earth Hour gives everyone an opportunity to stand up and show they care about one of the biggest threats to our planet. With more countries signing up to switch off than ever before, this year's Earth Hour is shaping up to be the biggest climate change show on earth. It's time for us to take responsibilty for our future, so join me by switching off your lights for an hour on Saturday 27 March. "
Tom Jones launches Earth Hour with WWF New Zealand
While on tour in New Zealand, Tom Jones joined WWF at their launch event for Earth Hour 2010.
Mel C
“WWF's Earth Hour is a fantastic opportunity for people from across Wales to join in a global campaign to show support for action on climate change.
We're all guilty of leaving on lights and electrical items such as televisions and wasting energy so let Earth Hour be the start of a new beginning for all of us. Switch off and switch on to the threat of climate change - I will be on March 27 between 8.30pm and 9.30pm and I urge everyone else to. Go on sign-up to WWF's Earth Hour campaign today!"
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
"Nelson's Column and City Hall will be plunged into darkness during Earth Hour to herald London's support for saving energy to care for our planet."
Rhod Gilbert
"Climate change is already affecting people and wildlife all over the world as well as right here in Wales. I might be a comedian but climate change really isn't a joke, that's why I'm supporting WWF's Earth Hour. It gives us all the chance to stand up and show we care about one of the biggest threats to the world.” Pic: Danny Clifford
Darius Campbell
"I'd like to pledge my support with WWF to Earth Hour, and call on all fellow Scots to join in this landmark event on 27th March. We live in a beautiful country full of wonderful wildlife which we often take for granted. Let's show our appreciation for Scotland by switching off our lights, and joining the world-wide call to halt climate change and protect the wildlife that we share this planet with... I'll be hitting that switch at 8.30pm- will you?"
V V Brown
"The smallest things can create the largest consequences, but only when those small things are all put together as one. We must all do our small bit to help the enviroment. Switch off and watch the power we have in the simplest things we 'all' do for 'our' world."
Iwan Thomas
"WWF's Earth Hour is a simple yet effective way for everyone in Wales to get involved in demonstrating they want action on climate change. I'll being switching off my lights during Earth Hour and I urge everyone to do the same - together we can all make a difference!"
Danielle Lineker
"During Earth Hour I will be turning off all electricity and will light some candles and read a good book by candlelight. Everyone should go without electricity for this hour to raise awareness for climate change and help to make a difference."
Kelly Jones, Stereophonics frontman
"Earth Hour - I’m all for that, definitely. If I’m home I'm going to light some candles and get my battery powered record player out and stick on a few old Elvis seven inch singles. The only other ones I’ve got that’ll play on it are a few of my own songs, the rest are on my juke box back home in Wales. My daughters will put these different coloured discs of Dakota and Have a Nice Day on which are their favourites and we'll have a dance about to them during Earth Hour."
Jonny Owen
"Climate change is something that concerns me greatly and is happening now. We can all do our bit, no one has been more guilty than me in the past, but these days I'm trying to do little things that show that I'm aware and trying to make a difference.
On Saturday March the 27th at 8.30pm my wife, daughter and I will sit together with everything knocked off, with a few candles on, a bottle of wine and maybe even have a little sing song!"
Amanda Holden
"WWF believes there is still time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, but we need to act now. By signing up to WWF’s Earth Hour you can show world leaders that urgent action needs to happen now."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
“Climate change is the greatest human-induced crisis facing the world today. It is totally indiscriminate of race, culture and religion. It affects every human being on the planet. Earth Hour is an opportunity for every man, woman and child from all corners of the globe to unite and show the world that by working together we can win the battle against global warming.”
Marina and The Diamonds
"It's a brilliant way of highlighting the truth, that every single person can make a difference through doing something which requires such little effort, including you."
Goldie Lookin Chain
"Climate change is nuts, it is one of the major threats to not just the polar bears, but all our existence on this planet. We should all do something, we only have one planet, let's not mess it up. Wales Millennium Centre will be switching off to support WWF’s Earth Hour – join us and them in switching off too"
Jedward
"WWF's Earth Hour is a great, simple way to show support and care towards climate change."
Dr George McGavin
"Yes, I think Earth Hour is a great idea... we waste so much energy! I shall be turning my lights off on 27 March for Earth Hour.
One of the things that drives me nuts is shops that are too well lit after dark -not to mention peoples homes where some look like the Blackpool illuminations.
What we need are intelligent light switches that turn lights off when rooms are empty. At Christmas I go nuts when I see the ridiculous number of outside decorations some people have on all night (yeah I know it cheers them up on a cold winter night and I am seen as being a bit of a Scrooge but really...)"
Diversity
"Take part in WWF’s Earth Hour and be part of something positive to help tackle climate change."
Little Boots
"Get involved with WWF’s Earth Hour by switching off your lights for one hour"
Don Foster, MP for Bath
“I am thrilled to support Earth Hour 2010, which builds on last year’s huge success. It is vital that the government takes stronger action to combat the affects of climate change, and Earth Hour is a brilliant way of showing them that we all care about this issue."
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