Earth Hour

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Join the Global Movement: Earth Hour 2024 Unites the World in Darkness

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Lights out, world! Earth Hour 2024 is here, and major landmarks are going dark to save the planet. Get ready to join the action!

Earth Hour is not just about turning off lights; it's a global movement that unites people in the fight for sustainable nature and climate. From renowned landmarks like the London Eye and Buckingham Palace in the UK to the Space Needle in Nashville and monuments in Hyderabad, cities around the world are embracing the darkness to shine a light on climate change. WWF's soothing Earth Day anthem composed by Shantanu Moitra and sung by Papon adds a musical touch to the conservation message.

Tonight, on March 23, York Region and other cities will be turning out lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., encouraging residents to participate in this symbolic gesture for the planet. The significance of Earth Hour lies in its call to action for individuals to make a difference by simply switching off lights and electrical appliances for 60 minutes.

As major world landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, and the Sydney Opera House go dark for Earth Hour, the message is clear - it's time to take environmental action. London landmarks are joining the global lights switch-off movement, adding to the collective effort to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of sustainability.

Lights out, world! Earth Hour 2024 is calling for action, urging millions of people to participate in the global movement by turning off non-essential lights. Let's unite in darkness to brighten the future of our planet and make every hour Earth Hour!

Earth Hour 2024: World 'giving an hour' for sustainable nature, climate (Anadolu Agency)

Renowned landmarks in UK expected to switch off all lights on premises, including London Eye, Piccadilly Lights, Buckingham Palace - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Earth Hour Day 2024: Date, Background, Theme, Importance, And ... (NDTV)

The WWF on March 15 released a 'soothing' Earth Day anthem, composed by Shantanu Moitra and sung by Papon, urging people to conserve nature.

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York Region turning out lights for Earth Hour tonight (NewmarketToday.ca)

Region encouraging residents to join the global event by turning off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 23.

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Earth Hour 2024: Hyderabad monuments to turn dark today evening ... (Livemint)

Earth Hour is an annual initiative by the World Wide Fund scheduled for March 23 this year. The occasion marks as a symbolic gesture to promote ...

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Nashville to 'go dark' on Saturday for Earth Hour (WKRN News 2)

Nashville will join several cities across the world Saturday in a "lights off" moment aimed to bring awareness to climate change.

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Earth Hour 2024: 'The Biggest Hour for Earth' Calls for Action on ... (Financial Express)

Millions of people around the world happily participate just by turning off the lights and electrical appliances for 60 minutes.

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Space Needle will go dark for Earth Hour Saturday, encouraging ... (MyNorthwest.com)

The Space Needle is joining others in going dark to bring awareness to climate change. It's part of WWF's campaign to help the planet.

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Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark (FOX 9)

Starting at 8:30 p.m. local time, iconic places like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Opera House in Sydney, the Empire ...

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Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark (FOX 7 Austin)

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, ...

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Earth Hour: London landmarks join worldwide lights switch-off (BBC News)

Landmarks across London will be switching their lights off for an hour on Saturday night as part of an environmental awareness campaign.

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Lights out! Landmarks go dark for Earth Hour Saturday night (CBS Los Angeles)

The annual designated hour of darkness is a worldwide celebration of the planet, where people are asked to turn off any non-essential lights for 60 minutes.

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Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, ...

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Earth Hour Marks Global Call for Climate Action (Mirage News)

The largest global environment movement is happening on Saturday, when the UN invites people around the world to shut the lights to remember the.

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Manitobans urged to flick the switch for Earth Hour (Globalnews.ca)

Earth Hour will be observed on March 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the Manitoba government is urging Manitobans to turn off their lights to ...

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Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark ... (FOX Weather)

Starting at 8:30 p.m. local time, iconic places like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Opera House in Sydney, the Empire ...

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Earth Hour: Lights off, climate action on (UN News)

The largest global environment movement is happening on Saturday, when the UN invites people around the world to shut the lights to remember the planetary ...

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Landmarks to go dark for 'Earth Hour' (NBC Southern California)

The famed Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will go dark Saturday, joining iconic buildings and landmarks in Southern California and around the world in ...

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Earth Hour 2024 โ€“ in pictures (The Guardian)

Main image: Activists hold candles during a gathering to mark the Earth Hour environmental campaign in Surabaya, Indonesia. Photograph: Juni Kriswanto/AFP ...

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Turn the lights off tonight for Earth Hour (Okotoks Today)

The World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour initiative, held on the last Saturday of March, is a symbolic gesture of society's commitment to the planet.

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Why are the lights off? L.A.-area landmarks observe Earth Hour (Huntington Beach Independent)

The famed Pacific Wheel at Santa Monica Pier and the glowing Gateway Pylons at Los Angeles International Airport are just a couple of the local landmarks ...

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Watch live: Sydney switches off lights of iconic landmarks for Earth ... (The Independent)

Major buildings in Sydney, Australia, are switching off their lights in honour of Earth Hour.

Millions unite for Earth Hour 2024 (WWF)

Earth Hour 2024 sees millions unite around the world in support and celebration of our planet, with more than 1.4 million hours given for the planet.

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Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, ...

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Global participation in 'Earth Hour' amplifies call for climate action (Daily Sabah)

People globally are participating in the yearly initiative this Saturday, rallying under the banner of 'Biggest Hour for Earth' to raise awareness about...

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