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What Is #EarthHour and Why Are All the Lights Off?

What Is #EarthHour and Why Are All the Lights Off?

“Turn up the dark and get loud about climate action,” is the World Wildlife Foundation’s motto for their annual Earth Hour, when they ask hundreds of millions of people around the globe to switch off their lights for one designated hour to demonstrate a commitment to fighting climate change.

And today, March 25, is that day.

“Earth Hour is a rallying cry for the world to come together in the fight against climate change by pushing towards a renewable energy future. This year, we’re asking musicians to turn up the volume on climate action,” the organization says.

At 8:30 p.m. your local time, turn off the lights for an hour and, through Facebook Live or a live channel of your choice, turn up the tunes using #EarthHourLive.

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“There’s never been a more critical moment for the world to show solidarity for and a strong commitment to fighting climate change. By going dark, local government, cities, companies, landmarks, and individuals send the message that we will remain steadfast as we deliver on the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.”

That treaty is an agreement made within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to increase the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production.

The movement has already started around the world. Check it out:

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