Is 'Earth Hour' a good idea?

Eric

To experience one hour without electricity prompts us to think about the daily hardship that billions around the world face due to lack of electricity. I'm here in Egypt, they currently have a 20% electricity generation deficit. This means that even though I may live in one of the best neighborhoods in Cairo, I experience low-shedding 1 hour every second day. My Earth Hour is every second day!

Students attend the Earth Hour campaign at a primary school in Lin'an, Zhejiang province, on March 28, 2015.[Photo/CFP]