António Guterres, the United Nations (UN) secretary-general, calls for action to combat climate change and highlights the importance of Earth Hour, a global event that promotes awareness and sustainability. Scheduled for March 23, individuals, communities, and businesses are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights for one hour to demonstrate their commitment to the planet.
António Guterres, the United Nations (UN) secretary-general, says there is a need to fight for the future of the planet as the global climate is collapsing. Earth Hour is a global event that aims to raise awareness about climate change while encouraging individuals to take action towards sustainability. The theme for this year’s Earth Hour is “Uniting for our one shared home”, emphasising an urgent need for harmony between humanity and nature.
Scheduled to be held on March 23, individuals, communities, and businesses will turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Guterres said the Earth Hour is a “global show of solidarity” and urged people to turn off their lights during the hour. By turning off non-essential lights for one hour, participants demonstrate their commitment to the planet and environmental conservation. “On Earth Hour, millions of people around the world switch off the lights to shine a light on the plight of our planet,” he sai
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