Canadians are being asked to turn off their lights for an hour this evening as part of a global and symbolic stand against climate change.
Locally some restaurants will be offering candlelight dinner and a raw menu.
University of Windsor environmental engineering professor, Paul Henshaw, is encouraging faculty and staff to shut down their computers and turn off office lights.
Organizers say Earth Hour shows how a small act can have a powerful impact when enough people carry it out.
The World Wildlife Fund, the driving force behind the annual campaign, says millions of people around the world are expected to take part between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. local time.
