What is Earth Hour?
Earth hour is a worldwide movement organized by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) every year as a symbol of commitment to the planet during which all the individuals, business facilities, and communities are encouraged to go under low energy state by switching off non-essential electric lights, devices and power sources.
When it is celebrated?
It is celebrated annually, on the last Saturday of March from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
In the years when Holy Saturday or Hallelujah Saturday falls on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour is taken a week earlier than its usual date.
Why it is important?
It is important in contributing and making people aware of climate change and saving the earth.
When it was celebrated first?
It was first celebrated or started as a light-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007.
What exactly does history say about this annual celebration of?
After the first light-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007, inspired by the event, San Francisco held their “Light Out” event in October 2007 which was a huge success. This led the organizers to rally behind the celebration being planned for March in the following year, 2008.
2021?
Earth hour for 2021 was held not long ago on last Saturday, 27th of March from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm, and happy to announce that it is the largest Earth Hour that has ever happened.
Is there a difference made by having an Earth Hour?
Imagine millions of people around the world taking part in the event to go under a low energy state by switching off lights for an hour. There is definitely a substantial difference in energy consumption around the globe and that helps to reduce the impact on global warming.
When is the next Earth Hour?
Next Earth Hour will be held on 26th of March 2022 from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
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Written by:
Uresha Rodrigo
3rd Year
Zoology Special
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