Each year, millions of people from over 190 countries and territories coordinate to turn off their lights for just one hour
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the 16th annual Earth Hour celebration. What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour was launched in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund and its partners in Sydney, Australia, according to a news release from the organization. The nonprofit describes Earth Hour as the “largest global grassroots movement for the environment.
Iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building in New York, the Space Needle in Seattle and the Willis Tower in Chicago will recognize Earth Hour by going dark. How turning off the lights helps the environment According to the WWF, turning off the lights is a “symbolic” way to raise awareness about climate change. “The hour of darkness pulls us out of the busyness of our daily routines and allows us to reflect on the one home we all share,” said the organization in its news release.
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