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SAT · 2026-03-28 · 22:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0328-41289
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Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour

On Saturday night, iconic global landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Família Basilica participated in Earth Hour by turning off their lights for one hour at 20:30 local time. Organized annually by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour is a global event designed to raise environmental awareness.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-03-28 · 22:02 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
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On Saturday night, iconic global landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Família Basilica participated in Earth Hour by turning off their lights for one hour at 20:30 local time. Organized annually by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour is a global event designed to raise environmental awareness. The initiative encourages individuals and institutions to switch off non-essential lights for 60 minutes as a symbolic gesture of commitment to the planet. Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 and has since grown into a worldwide movement. The event aims to highlight environmental issues and promote sustainable practices.

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The event first started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.

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It aims to encourage people to turn off their lights for 60 minutes.

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The global event is organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature.

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Global landmarks switched off their lights for an hour at 20:30 local time on Saturday night to mark Earth Hour.

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