Breaking: Las Vegas leads the charge to save the world from unnecessary lighting

Earth Hour 2010 (Official City of Las Vegas Web Site)

The city of Las Vegas along with other local government agencies and businesses including many major hotel / casinos have signed on to flick the switch and celebrate Earth Hour 2010, a global effort organized by the World Wildlife Fund.

On Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m. Las Vegas will lead cities and countries throughout the world as individuals, businesses, government buildings, schools and major landmarks turn off non-essential lighting in what will be the largest climate event in history.

Las Vegas was selected by the World Wildlife Fund as a showcase city for 2010. Last year, Las Vegas served as a flagship city.

Center for Gaming Research: Neon Gallery

The Las Vegas Strip is universally considered the neon capital of the world.