Don’t be left in the dark about Earth Hour this year

Lights out! On Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. local time, 180+ countries and territories will dim their lights to honour Earth Hour as a way to raise awareness, and demand action on biodiversity loss and climate change.

For years, households around the world have unplugged and switched off their lights at home for 60 minutes as a symbol of commitment to our planet in need.

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Organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the worldwide Earth Hour movement normally takes place on the last Saturday in March every year from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.

Here are a few ways you can take part in the initiative this year.

YOUR EARTH HOUR CHECKLIST

Be prepared. Charge your devices beforehand so that you can unplug all unnecessary electronics. Don’t forget to light candles and/or have a flashlight handy so that you’re not completely in the dark.

TEST YOUR WEATHER KNOWLEDGE

Print or screen-capture these worksheets prior to Earth Hour for some fun, interactive, meteorological fun.

GO IN DEEP

Weather doesn’t always have to be small talk. Here are some great conversation prompts to help pass the time.

The well-being of our planet is in our hands. Take action on Saturday, March 28 for the sake of our future on this Earth.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Turn off all non-essential lights at 8:30 p.m. local time for one hour

• Follow WWF-Canada on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn, and engage with and share Earth Hour posts to help spread awareness.

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