Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global event that takes place on the fouth Saturday of March each year. The event was started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, and has since become a worldwide movement to promote environmental awareness and action.
At this moment, people all over the world turn off their lights for one hour to show their support for the environment and to raise awareness about climate change. The event takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time, and it is an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and take action to protect the planet.
The history of the event dates back to 2007 when the WWF organized the first event in Sydney, Australia. The idea behind it was to demonstrate that people can take simple actions to reduce their impact on the environment and promote sustainable living.
The first event was a huge success, with millions of people turning off their lights for one hour. Since then, Earth Hour has grown into a global movement, with millions of people participating in over 180 countries around the world.
In addition to turning off their lights, people and organizations around the world take part in various events and activities to promote environmental awareness and action during Earth Hour. These may include community events, educational programs, and advocacy campaigns to support sustainability practices.
See also: Renewables Soon to be Top Energy Source – IEA Report.
Earth Hour is an opportunity to reflect on our impact on the planet and to take action to protect the environment. It encourages people to think about how they can reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable living, not just during Earth Hour but every day.
In conclusion, Earth Hour is a global event that began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, and has since become a worldwide movement to promote environmental awareness and action. The event provides an opportunity to raise awareness about climate change and to encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to take action to protect the planet.
How to celebrate:
- Turn off all your lights for one hour at 8:30 pm.
- Organize an Earth Hour event in your community.
- Go on a night cycle or night run.
- Have a candlelit dinner.
- Go for a walk and spot the landmarks taking part in Earth Hour.
Fun Facts:
- It is one of the world’s biggest environmental movements.
- Spider-Man was the first superhero to become a global ambassador for Earth Hour in 2014.
- In 2018, 17 900 landmarks participated in Earth Hour.
- It is held in March to coincide with the Spring and Autumn equinoxes. This is when sunset times are almost the same in both hemispheres, which is said to ensure the greatest visual impact for a global ‘light’s out’ event.
- In 2020, the Philippines reduced its energy consumption during Earth Hour by 611 MWh.
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