2015地球一小時:今晚我們可以做的10件事(中英文版)
2015年3月28日周六晚上8點半，全世界成千上萬的人們會加入到提倡節(jié)能減排的“地球一小時”(Earth Hour)熄燈活動中來。
Below you will find lists of activities that you can do to save energy, reduce your impact on the environment, and help spread awareness about Earth issues such as climate change.
下面我們推薦的10種活動，可以讓你為節(jié)約能源、減少個人對環(huán)境的影響也出一份力，也讓更多的人了解和認識到全球氣候變化等地球性問題。
Turn Off the Lights
熄燈
Turn down all of the lights in your home. It's a little strange sitting around in the dark, but it's only for one hour. Just think of what it must have been like before the invention of the light bulb!
關掉家里所有的燈。閑坐在黑暗中可能有點奇怪，不過只是一小時而已。可以想想電燈泡沒有發(fā)明前人類的生活是什么樣的。
Unplug Lamps and Nightlights
拔掉所有燈具和夜間照明物的插頭
Lamps should be unplugged when not in use. Unplug all of the floor and desk lamps in your home for Earth Hour.
燈在不用的時候應該拔掉插頭，為了地球一小時，拔掉家里所有落地燈和臺燈的插頭。
Shut Off Your Computer
關掉電腦
Even an idle computer uses energy. You can cut down on computer energy costs by powering down all of the devices at your desk for one hour. You can simply switch off the power bar.
電腦就算是在閑置的狀態(tài)也在使用能源，地球一小時，你可以通過關掉桌上所有設備的電源來削減電腦能源成本。你也可以直接關掉電源插板。
Unplug Clocks and Electronics
關掉鬧鐘和其他電子產(chǎn)品
It won't take long to reset your digital alarm clock after Earth Hour is finished. Unplug as many of the clocks around your home as possible.
地球一小時結(jié)束后重新設置電子鬧鐘花不了多長時間。請盡量關掉家里所有的鬧鐘。
Unplug Chargers
拔掉充電器插頭
For one hour, unplug your cell phone charger, battery re-charger and any other adaptorsyou have around your home.
只要一小時，拔掉屋子里手機充電器、電池充電器和其他適配器的插頭。
Unplug Appliances
關掉家用電器
At 8:25 on March 31st, it's time to start powering down for Earth Hour. You can start by unplugging your small appliances such as the microwave and coffee maker.
3月31日晚8點25分，是時候開始為了地球一小時關掉切斷家用電器的電源了，可以先從拔掉微波爐和咖啡機的插頭開始。
Turn Down the Heat
把暖氣調(diào)低
If you're living in a cool climate and have the heat on in March, try turning your heat down slightly for Earth Hour.
如果你住在天氣寒冷的地方三月份還在用暖氣的話，請盡量將暖氣調(diào)低一點。
Fix Drafts
修理家中各種漏風的地方
Drafty doors and windows cause your heating and cooling bills to go up. Try to repair or cover any drafts around your home before Earth Hour.
漏風的門窗會造成家中的暖氣或是冷氣電費賬單上升，請在地球一小時活動之前修理好家中任何漏風的地方。
Invite Your Friends Over
邀請朋友來你家
You can help spread Earth Hour awareness by inviting your friends, family or neighbors to join you for Earth Hour activities.
你可以邀請朋友、家人和鄰居和你一起加入地球一小時，來宣傳這個活動。
Fill Up Your Freezer
裝滿你的冰箱
If you have empty space in your freezer or deep-freeze, you can conserve energy by freezing used pop bottles or milk jugs of water.
要是家里的冰箱和冷藏室有閑置的空間，你可以在用過的塑料瓶和牛奶壺里裝滿水放進冰箱，這樣可以節(jié)省能源。