News Excerpt:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India celebrated Earth Hour 2024 on March 23 from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. worldwide to raise awareness about environmental issues.
About Earth Hour:
- The first Earth Hour event was held on 31 March 2007.
- Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope, and inspiration, rallying people around the globe to come together in solidarity for the environment.
- The aim is to engage as many individuals as possible, especially those who may not yet be fully aware of the environmental crisis we face.
- Earth Hour saw participation from over 190 countries and territories, with millions of people contributing their time to support the cause.
- This year, the goal is to make the #BiggestHourForEarth even bigger by encouraging individuals to spend the hour doing something positive for the planet.
Why is World Earth Hour Day celebrated?
- Earth Hour encourages people worldwide to turn their lights off for 60 minutes to raise awareness about environmental issues.
- This symbolic act aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire action towards a more sustainable future.
- It’s a movement that, for the last 18 years, has continued to inspire and mobilise people globally, reminding us of our collective responsibility to create a more hopeful and resilient future for our planet.
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