Switch off lights and...

At 20:30 local time tonight, people from all corners of the world will turn off their lights for one hour. It's referred to as the Earth Hour.

We encourage you, our readers, to be a part of this historic hour and acknowledge the tough battle against climate change.

While witnessing the lights go out, we expect you not only to take an hour's break from the agonizing financial crisis that has rocked the world for a while, but sincerely hope you think far beyond the Earth Hour.