Lights go out on famous monuments around the world to mark Earth Hour
Briefly

On Saturday night, major cities across the globe celebrated Earth Hour by extinguishing lights on renowned landmarks, emphasizing the need for climate action. New York's Empire State Building, Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer, and various monuments in Asia and Europe, including the Burj Khalifa and the Colosseum, participated at 2030 local time. Launched in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, Earth Hour has since grown significantly, uniting over 190 countries to highlight the climate emergency and encourage environmental awareness and action.
Major cities across the globe participated in Earth Hour, turning off iconic monuments to raise awareness about climate change. This annual event emphasizes the urgency of environmental action.
Cities around the world marked Earth Hour by dimming lights on significant landmarks, showcasing a collective effort to raise awareness for climate change through symbolic darkness.
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