People across Pembrokeshire are being urged to switch off the lights tomorrow as part of the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour.

By switching off their lights off for one hour at 8.30pm they will join millions of others across the globe in a graphic demonstration to decision makers that they support urgent action on climate change.

Last year, millions of individuals in 4,088 towns and cities from over 80 countries took part in Earth Hour, to demonstrate their concern about climate change and the future of the planet In Wales nearly 70 per cent of all local authorities signed up together with over a 100 schools, and iconic landmarks such as Wales’ Millennium Stadium, Caernarfon Castle and the National Library for Wales in Aberystwyth.

Around the world 800 iconic landmarks, including Sydney Opera House, the Pyramids of Giza the Empire State Building and Big Ben switched off their lights for one hour , transforming the global skyline.

This year WWF wants to make Earth Hour even bigger and better with the help of schools, communities, organisations and individuals.

South Pembrokeshire AM Angela Burns, who is also Shadow Welsh Environment Minister, said: “Getting involved and signing up to WWF’s Earth Hour is the perfect and easy way of showing you care about climate change and the planet. The threats to people and nature are real so I urge everyone to sign up in support of action against climate change.”

Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies added: “Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing people and nature, and demands urgent global action.”

WWF’s Earth Hour is tomorrow, Saturday March 27th at 8.30pm. For more information visit www.wwf.org.uk/earthhourwales