In places like Dubai they had parades and children participated (click here). Most major cities around the world participated and it is estimated megawats of power were saved (click here).
Although to some this seems a minor activity and somewhat futile, it wasn't. For an entire hour, the people of Earth paused, reflected and celebrated Earth. It was a proud and glorious moment that were witnessed by the children yet to inherit an Earth rich in biotic content and full of the promise of the future.
If the people of Earth can agree for an hour, they can agree for an eternity.
