The ‘Earth Hour’ is perhaps the biggest global movement against climate change that has only grown bigger with each passing year ever since its inception in 2007.
This year marks the 11th edition of the annual event and here’s a quick guide to the mega campaign so that you may join the effort to save mother earth.
What is Earth Hour?
It’s a global campaign started by WWF in 2007 in Sydney urging people across the globe to switch off their lights for one hour between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm once every year. The idea is to spread awareness on the ill effects of climate change.
When is it being observed?
Earth Hour 2017 is on March 25, Saturday at 8:30 pm local time. Millions of people from more than 170 countries will be participating to send out the message that they care about the planet.
Why should lights be turned off?
It’s not about conserving electricity but sending out a collective message. The campaign aims to unite the people across the globe in the fight against climate change.
Which landmarks will switch off the lights this year?
Prominent landmarks that have signed up this year include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Big Ben along with UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Acropolis in Athens and Edinburgh Castle.
How can you participate?
It’s simple, just turn off all your lights and electronic appliances on Saturday between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm. If you want to go the extra mile then WWF suggests on its website that people can “donate five Facebook posts between 22-25 March to help Earth Hour and WWF shine a light on climate action.”