2015地球一小時(shí):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(diǎn)半，全世界成千上萬(wàn)的人們會(huì)加入到提倡節(jié)能減排的“地球一小時(shí)”(Earth Hour)熄燈活動(dòng)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(dòng)，可以讓你為節(jié)約能源、減少個(gè)人對(duì)環(huán)境的影響也出一份力，也讓更多的人了解和認(rèn)識(shí)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(guān)掉家里所有的燈。閑坐在黑暗中可能有點(diǎn)奇怪，不過只是一小時(shí)而已�？梢韵胂腚姛襞輿]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(shí)候應(yīng)該拔掉插頭，為了地球一小時(shí)，拔掉家里所有落地?zé)艉团_(tái)燈的插頭。
Shut Off Your Computer
關(guān)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(shí)，你可以通過關(guān)掉桌上所有設(shè)備的電源來削減電腦能源成本。你也可以直接關(guān)掉電源插板。
Unplug Clocks and Electronics
關(guān)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(shí)結(jié)束后重新設(shè)置電子鬧鐘花不了多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間。請(qǐng)盡量關(guān)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(shí)，拔掉屋子里手機(jī)充電器、電池充電器和其他適配器的插頭。
Unplug Appliances
關(guān)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(diǎn)25分，是時(shí)候開始為了地球一小時(shí)關(guān)掉切斷家用電器的電源了，可以先從拔掉微波爐和咖啡機(jī)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(qǐng)盡量將暖氣調(diào)低一點(diǎn)。
Fix Drafts
修理家中各種漏風(fēng)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(fēng)的門窗會(huì)造成家中的暖氣或是冷氣電費(fèi)賬單上升，請(qǐng)?jiān)诘厍蛞恍r(shí)活動(dòng)之前修理好家中任何漏風(fēng)的地方。
Invite Your Friends Over
邀請(qǐng)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(qǐng)朋友、家人和鄰居和你一起加入地球一小時(shí)，來宣傳這個(gè)活動(dòng)。
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(jìn)冰箱，這樣可以節(jié)省能源。