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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Countries across the world are coming together to help #ChangeClimateChange with #EarthHour! RT to share the❤️for our one shared home!???? pic.twitter.com/zug7XUVvjF
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
“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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England:
Lights out for @earthhour. @RadioCity967 @LivEchonews @itsliverpool @CultureLPool #Liverpool #EarthHour pic.twitter.com/1rPjF3v4aE
— Your Liverpool View (@stjohnsbeacon) March 25, 2017
Spain:
We're changing climate change today to safeguard their future. What are you doing this #EarthHour to #ChangeClimateChange? Feat. EH Spain! pic.twitter.com/MYbbQNvuh2
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
Turkey:
Lights out in Turkey for #EarthHour! Check out the difference between the two pictures. (Photo © WWF-Turkey) pic.twitter.com/G3hYBh4zKI
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
Greece:
We’re celebrating #EarthHour with lights out in Greece! Follow us at https://t.co/fiDGuMxd7O for real-time social updates! pic.twitter.com/NczPlaf1Vm
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
Bulgaria:
Happy #EarthHour from Bulgaria. Very creative use of lights to make the best out of this special moment! (Photo © WWF-Bulgaria) pic.twitter.com/rEX2pTH98p
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
France:
La ville de Paris avec sa Tour Eiffel s'éteint pour célébrer l'@earthhour !#TourEiffel #EiffelTower #Paris #EarthHour pic.twitter.com/w1EZfk83HF
— Charles Baudry (@CharlesBaudry) March 25, 2017
Finland:
Happy #EarthHour from Finland????????! Together, we're changing climate change one country at a time! #togetherpossible pic.twitter.com/RTf2nci4CE
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
Madagascar:
Happy #EarthHour from Madagascar! What a unique way of celebrating this special moment! (Photo © WWF-Madagascar) pic.twitter.com/JZ6YeNFlow
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 25, 2017
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