When the world goes dark for an hour on Earth Hour 2025 to fight climate change
6 days ago

When the world goes dark for an hour on Earth Hour 2025 to fight climate change

India Today  

An hour without any artificial light seems impossible, right? This year the Worldwide Fund-India is celebrating Earth Hour 2025, with UN World Water Day, to emphasise the importance of collective action and for the conservation of the planet and its precious water resources. THEME This year's Earth Hour is "The Power of Nature", which focusses to fight against climate change. SIGNIFICANCE As climate change becomes more and more evident day by day, Earth Hour 2025 will mark a critical milestone in global environmental efforts. Take part in Earth Hour to fight against climate change and achieve a better future by protecting the planet.

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What Is Earth Hour 2025? Know All About This Global Call To Protect Nature And Save Energy
5 days, 15 hours ago

What Is Earth Hour 2025? Know All About This Global Call To Protect Nature And Save Energy

ABP News  

Earth Hour is a global environmental initiative which is set to be marked today on March 22, 2025. By symbolically turning off the lights during this time, Earth Hour creates awareness with regard to climate change, energy conservation, and the urgent need to adopt more sustainable practices. Theme And Focus For 2025: The theme of Earth Hour 2025 is "The …

Bengaluru set to celebrate the convergence of Earth Hour and UN World Water Day on March 22
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1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru set to celebrate the convergence of Earth Hour and UN World Water Day on March 22

The Hindu  

The World Wide Fund for Nature- India is celebrating the convergence of Earth Hour, 2025, with UN World Water Day this year on March 22, to emphasise the importance of collective action for the conservation of the planet and its precious water resources. “Earth Day celebrations have already started in Bengaluru, with campaigns at various colleges such as St. Josephs, …

Bengaluru set to celebrate the convergence of Earth Hour and UN World Water Day on March 22
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1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru set to celebrate the convergence of Earth Hour and UN World Water Day on March 22

The Hindu  

The World Wide Fund for Nature- India is celebrating the convergence of Earth Hour, 2025, with UN World Water Day this year on March 22, to emphasise the importance of collective action for the conservation of the planet and its precious water resources. “Earth Day celebrations have already started in Bengaluru, with campaigns at various colleges such as St. Josephs, …

World Environment Day 2024: 5 sustainable and eco-friendly ways to observe the special day
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Environment Day 2024: 5 sustainable and eco-friendly ways to observe the special day

Hindustan Times  

World Environment Day 2024: Nature is the only home we have. Every year, World Environment Day is observed with the intention of urging people to pledge to save the planet. World Environment Day focuses on creating awareness about the importance of sustainable approaches and ensuring that we do our bit in saving nature. Every year, World Environment Day is observed …

World Environment Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Quotes & Posters
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Environment Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Quotes & Posters

The Quint  

World Environment Day 2024: World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June. World Environment Day is one of the biggest international events for the environment. This year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 Environment Day celebration during which land restoration, desertification and drought resilience will be the key topics of discussion. World Environment Day aims to …

World Earth Day 2024: Date, history, theme and significance
11 months ago

World Earth Day 2024: Date, history, theme and significance

India Today  

Every year on April 22, people all around the world celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect our planet. 2024'S THEME: PLANET VS. PLASTICS This year, Earth Day tackles a pressing environmental issue: plastic pollution. From planting trees and cleaning up litter to advocating for renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, Earth Day …

Happy World Earth Day 2024: 20 inspirational quotes from famous personalities that remind us to preserve our planet
11 months ago

Happy World Earth Day 2024: 20 inspirational quotes from famous personalities that remind us to preserve our planet

Hindustan Times  

World Earth Day is a global event held annually to advocate for environmental preservation. Celebrated every April 22, this year, falling on a Monday, World Earth Day 2024 focuses on the theme "Planet vs Plastics," spotlighting the critical problem of plastic pollution and its detrimental effects on nature. As we celebrate World Earth Day 2024, it's more important than ever …

World Earth Day 2024: Why do we celebrate Earth Day? Date, theme, history, significance, activities to do
11 months ago

World Earth Day 2024: Why do we celebrate Earth Day? Date, theme, history, significance, activities to do

Hindustan Times  

World Earth Day 2024: Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe to demonstrate support for environmental protection. World Earth Day 2024: Know Earth Day date, theme, history, significance, and more inside World Earth Day 2024 Date and Theme: The annual event of World Earth Day falls on April 22. World Earth Day 2024 History and Significance: Why …

Earth day: Wars, plastics, notions and non sequiturs
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Earth day: Wars, plastics, notions and non sequiturs

New Indian Express  

This Monday, the world will observe Earth Day for the 55th time. In 1971, the then UN Secretary General U Thant unveiled the idea, observing, “An earth day has suddenly become necessary to remind us of the fact that our small planet is perishable.” In the five decades since, a number of calendar events—about a spectrum of concerns—have been unveiled. …

Earth Hour 2024: Global ‘lights off’ moment on March 23 | Know why
1 year ago

Earth Hour 2024: Global ‘lights off’ moment on March 23 | Know why

Hindustan Times  

“Earth Hour” is set to be observed on March 23 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, marking a global event observed annually on the last Saturday of March to raise awareness about climate change and promote energy conservation. Last year, India witnessed significant participation, with over 150 landmarks, monuments, government buildings, educational institutions, and corporate offices turning off lights for an hour …

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The Future Earth newsletter: Get the latest climate solutions delivered to your inbox

BBC  

The Future Earth newsletter: Get the latest climate solutions delivered to your inbox BBC The Future Earth newsletter brings you essential climate news, features and impactful developments every Tuesday. The Future Earth newsletter will bring you essential news, honest conversations and the most promising developments in tackling climate change. I will bring you a curated selection of in-depth feature articles, …

World Environment Day 2023: Theme, History, Significance and Host Country
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day 2023: Theme, History, Significance and Host Country

News 18  

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023: Our environment consists of all the living and non-living elements that surround us and interact with us and each other. World Environment Day 2023: Theme The theme for World Environment Day 2023 is “Beat Plastic Pollution," shared with the social media hashtag #BeatPlasticPollution. World Environment Day 2023 is being hosted by the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, …

Earth Hour 2023: ‘Lights off’ at 8.30 pm today. Know the significance
2 years ago

Earth Hour 2023: ‘Lights off’ at 8.30 pm today. Know the significance

Hindustan Times  

‘Earth Hour’ is an annual global event that takes place on the last Saturday of March, and this year, on March 25 at 8.30 pm local time, millions of supporters from more than 190 countries and territories are expected to participate. History The concept of Earth Hour originated in 2007, when the World Wildlife Fund Sydney and its partners launched …

Earth Hour: A time to reflect
2 years ago

Earth Hour: A time to reflect

Hindustan Times  

We live in a time when an ongoing war involving some major powers does not make the news anymore. The three-part, sixth report on Climate Change of the UN's climate science body - the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - was discussed much last year. This March, the group met again to agree on a Synthesis Report addressing various policy-relevant …

WWF, discoms urge Delhi to observe Earth Hour this Saturday
2 years ago

WWF, discoms urge Delhi to observe Earth Hour this Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Earth Hour, which will be observed on Saturday at 8.30pm, power discoms and environmental organisations have urged people in the national capital to switch off all electrical appliances and non-essential lights for an hour. The annual global event, which is organised by the World Wildlife Fund, aims to unite people to take action on environmental issues and protect …

Earth Day 2022: Greta Thunberg hits out at people celebrating planet at same time as destroying it
2 years, 11 months ago

Earth Day 2022: Greta Thunberg hits out at people celebrating planet at same time as destroying it

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greta Thunberg has hit out at people celebrating the planet on Earth Day while simultaneously …

Earth Day 2022: Google releases stark time-lapse pictures showing impact of climate crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

Earth Day 2022: Google releases stark time-lapse pictures showing impact of climate crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New time-lapse images released by Google to mark Earth Day have revealed the devastating impact …

Earth Day 2022: 5 tweets on how to ‘invest in our planet’
2 years, 11 months ago

Earth Day 2022: 5 tweets on how to ‘invest in our planet’

Hindustan Times  

As the world marks Earth Day 2022 on Friday, several organisations have put out fresh appeals to create awareness about the significance of the day and ways to protect the environment. Earth Day is celebrated every year to raise awareness on issues, like pollution, deforestation and global warming. The theme for Earth 2022 is ‘Invest in Our Planet’ – a …

International Earth Day 2022: Theme, history and significance of the day
2 years, 11 months ago

International Earth Day 2022: Theme, history and significance of the day

Firstpost  

This year’s Earth Day theme is to ‘Invest In Our Planet’, which will cater around building healthy cities, countries and economies Earth Day is observed every year on 22 April across the globe to raise awareness about environmental protection and the issues that the planet is facing. Also known as International Mother Earth Day, it is an occasion to join …

Earth Day 2022: How much do you know about climate change? Take our quiz
2 years, 11 months ago

Earth Day 2022: How much do you know about climate change? Take our quiz

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Since last Earth Day, climate scientists have released more urgent warnings that humanity is running out of time to …

Earth Hour: Lights out at 8:30pm, time to conserve energy. All you need to know
3 years ago

Earth Hour: Lights out at 8:30pm, time to conserve energy. All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Earth Hour: Every year on March 26, people around the planet take an hour off electricity by switching off their lights at homes and offices as a show of support for conservation of energy during the World Earth Hour. Significance of Earth Hour Started by the World Wide Fund for Nature and its partners in Sydney in 2007, the practice …

Earth Hour: When is it and how is it being commemorated?
3 years ago

Earth Hour: When is it and how is it being commemorated?

The Independent  

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World Environment Day 2021: Motivational Quotes to Inspire You to Help Save the Earth
3 years, 9 months ago

World Environment Day 2021: Motivational Quotes to Inspire You to Help Save the Earth

News 18  

World Environment Day 2021 is marked on June 5. World Environment Day is being celebrated since 1974, to urge people, governments and organisations to take proactive steps for the betterment of Mother Earth. As we celebrate the World Environment Day 2021, here is a list of quotes dedicated to Mother Nature: For most of history, man has had to fight …

2021 May Be Our Last Year to Fix Both Climate and Nature, Suggests WWF
3 years, 11 months ago

2021 May Be Our Last Year to Fix Both Climate and Nature, Suggests WWF

News 18  

As lights around the world turned off to mark Earth Hour 2021, the World Wildlife Fund International has called for urgent action to turn the tide and secure a nature-positive world by 2030. “This is the time to unite people, to speak up for nature,” WWF International Director General Marco Lambertini told Xinhua news agency in an interview. We call …

Earth Hour 2021: Know The Significance And The Focus For The Year
4 years ago

Earth Hour 2021: Know The Significance And The Focus For The Year

ABP News  

New Delhi: Earth Hour was first marked in 2007 and since then every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 pm the Earth Hour is celebrated. This year, Earth Hour will be observed on Saturday, March 27th, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. In 2009, India observed its first Earth Hour and Delhi alone reportedly saving 700 MW …

Earth Hour 2021: Here’s what you need to know
4 years ago

Earth Hour 2021: Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

CNN — Don’t be surprised if you find your neighbors turning off their lights for a full hour Saturday night. They’re taking part in a global movement called Earth Hour. Earth Hour is an annual tradition in which people switch off their lights to spread awareness about sustainability and climate change. The symbolic effort started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, …

Earth Day 2020: Climate Action And The Problem With "How Dare You?"
4 years, 11 months ago

Earth Day 2020: Climate Action And The Problem With "How Dare You?"

Live Law  

This day marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. It was the first Earth Day movement that led to the passage of landmark environmental legislations such as the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts as well as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. The celebrations of Earth Day 2020, while going digital on account of COVID-19 endeavour, …

Earth Hour 2018: India Gate, Sydney Opera House, Eiffel Tower go dark to raise awareness about climate change
7 years ago

Earth Hour 2018: India Gate, Sydney Opera House, Eiffel Tower go dark to raise awareness about climate change

Firstpost  

Earth Hour, which started in Australia in 2007, is being observed by millions of supporters in 187 countries, who are turning off their lights at 8.30 pm local time Sydney : The Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and Moscow’s Red Square were among the world landmarks to go dark on Saturday, as part of a global campaign to raise …

Lights go out around the world for 10th Earth Hour
8 years ago

Lights go out around the world for 10th Earth Hour

China Daily  

A combination picture shows the Eiffel Tower and Kremlin before and during Earth Hour, March 25, 2017 as the lights are being switched off around the world at 8:30 pm on Saturday evening to mark the 10th annual Earth Hour and to draw attention to climate change. The lights are being switched off around the world at 8:30 pm on …

Earth Hour to be celebrated tonight
8 years ago

Earth Hour to be celebrated tonight

The Hindu  

On Saturday at 8.30 p.m. local time, skylines around the globe will go dark as millions across the world unite to celebrate WWF’s Earth Hour as part of climate action. The prominent landmarks in Hyderabad, across the country and world will switch off their lights in solidarity as individuals, communities and organisations worldwide would strive to contribute their potential to …

Earth Day 2016: Five simple things you can do to help make our planet greener
8 years, 11 months ago

Earth Day 2016: Five simple things you can do to help make our planet greener

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This year's Earth Day will see people around the world come together to campaign for …

Earth Hour 2015: millions will turn off lights and electricity to fight climate change. Will you?
9 years, 11 months ago

Earth Hour 2015: millions will turn off lights and electricity to fight climate change. Will you?

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Earth Hour is so much more than one hour of activity and it has …

Over 150 Indian cities set to join Earth Hour on Saturday
12 years ago

Over 150 Indian cities set to join Earth Hour on Saturday

Firstpost  

The Earth Hour, which began in 2007 in Sydney, appeals to people and businesses to switch off lights for an hour to raise awareness about climate change. Singapore: More than 150 Indian cities will participate in the Earth Hour on Saturday, joining over 7,000 of their counterparts across the world in raising awareness about climate change and its impact. “We …

‘Switch Off’ Your Way to a Better Earth
14 years ago

‘Switch Off’ Your Way to a Better Earth

Firstpost  

On the 26th of March, 2011, a global movement will take shape. ‘Earth Hour’, a World Wildlife Fund supported movement aims to, with a small step, take a huge leap in conserving the earth’s resources. The Earth Hour movement has, in the 4 years of its existence, gained quite some momentum in landmarks like Asia, the Pacific region, Africa, Americas. …

Earth Hour
14 years, 11 months ago

Earth Hour

India TV News  

Image Source : INDIATV 1/19 The Las Vegas Strip is seen in the top image just before the lights are turned out for Earth Hour Saturday, March 27, 2010 and after in the bottom image. Image Source : INDIATV 2/19 The Shubert Theatre sits with its marquis lights turned off during the Broadway for Earth hour in New York Saturday …

One-hour blackout to go green
15 years ago

One-hour blackout to go green

China Daily  

This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The lights will stay off for one hour for an event called Earth Hour. For the fourth year, people are being urged to turn off their lights for one hour to call attention to the issue of climate change. At least 19 of the 50 American states are planning to take part …

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