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Cities across the world switch lights off for Earth Hour

Cities across the world switch lights off for Earth Hour

Buildings all over the world had their lighting switched off for an hour on 25 March. Earth Hour aims to increase awareness of climate change and efficient energy use. The event is in its 10th year and was started by the World Wildlife Fund. 7,000 cities across 172 countries participated, including Sydney, Paris, Dubai and Shanghai. Mar 26, 2017
Sydney Harbour Bridge lights switched off for Earth Hour

Sydney Harbour Bridge lights switched off for Earth Hour

The lights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House were switched off for Earth Hour for the 10th year in a row. Electric lights in 7,000 cities across 172 countries will be turned off to focus public attention on the issue of climate change and to save a few megawatts in the process. The initiative began in Australia in 2007 as a grassroots gesture by the World Wildlife Fund. Mar 25, 2017
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