Last night marked the second edition of Earth hour.People switched off lights around the world dimming buildings, hotels, restaurants and bars to show concern at global warming.

Up to 30 million people were expected to have switched off their lights for 60 minutes by the time “Earth Hour” — which started in Suva in Fiji and Christchurch in New Zealand — has completed its cycle westwards against the sun.

More than 380 towns and cities and 3,500 businesses in 35 countries signed up for the campaign that is in its second year after it began in 2007 in Sydney alone.

In Malaysia, thousands toke part in Earth Hour turning off their lights for one hour between 8-9pm. Most people signed up via Earth hour website and several Facebook groups .

The awareness is slowly picking up but one hour alone is not enough! We have to make this a habit, a good habit that will contribute towards mother earth. I know you may think that you alone is not enough but there is exactly where it starts! Do you bit and collectively it will make a difference.

There are several groups on Facebook and local NGO’s that help show us the right way!

Join the Facebook groups HERE and WWF Malaysia to stay updated on how you can help and change your practices!

View news and pictures on Earth Hour 2008 HERE