TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 03/14/12 — In the five years since Earth Hour was started in Sydney, Australia, Canada has seen a number of “game changers” that will impact the pace of climate change both here and around the world. WWF has selected the top five game changers that point the direction for a cleaner, greener Canada.
THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
There is still a lot of game-changing to be done. As custodians of 20 per cent of the world–s fresh water, half the Arctic region and the world–s longest coastline, Canada has a unique opportunity to show leadership in conservation. WWF has pinpointed its top five climate and energy goals for the next five years:
About WWF–s Earth Hour
Join millions of people worldwide and switch off your lights on Saturday, March 31 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Visit to join the movement.
WWF–s Earth Hour is an opportunity for individuals, businesses and communities around the globe to unite in a powerful call to action of hope for a better, healthier planet. In Canada, the AIR MILES® Reward Program and the Toronto Star are the national sponsors. As lead sponsors for WWF–s Earth Hour, AIR MILES and the Toronto Star will harness their incredible ability to engage employees and reach customers in spreading our message and encouraging individual action.
About our sponsors
With more than 10 million active AIR MILES accounts, the AIR MILES Reward Program has the ability to reach Canadians from coast-to-coast and inspire them to do their part for the planet every day.
As Canada–s largest newspaper, the Toronto Star is committed to reporting on and bringing awareness to environmental issues, such as climate change, that matter to Canadians.
Contacts:
WWF-Canada
Weiwei Su
416-489-4567 ext 7234
Media Profile
Nicole Bell
416-342-1833