EARTH
HOUR - GEOGRAPHY
News:
Lights turned off at
landmark sites in various Indian cities during Earth Hour
What's
in the news?
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Lights at public places and some temples
in various cities of India including Mumbai, Kolkata and the national capital
were turned off between 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. as part of the global 'Earth
Hour' event.
Key
takeaways:
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Earth Hour 2023 is asking individuals,
communities and businesses to join the biggest hour for Earth, by switching off
and giving an hour by doing something positive for the planet.
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The annual event is observed in order to
raise awareness about energy conservation.
Earth
Hour:
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Earth Hour is a global movement for environmental conservation.
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The World
Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) started it in 2007.
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It is an annual event that takes place on
the last Saturday of March.
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Millions of people in over 180 countries
and territories participate in it by turning off their lights.
Aim:
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To call attention to global warming, loss
of biodiversity, and climate change.
Features:
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During the Earth Hour, people turn off
their lights for an hour as a sign of global solidarity.
Significance:
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This hour showcases the need to take
action on the pressing issue of global climate change.
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Further, it promotes awareness about environmental issues on a public platform.
Theme
for 2023: “Invest in Our Planet”