World Earth Hour

Why in news?

• Every year on March 26, is observed as the World Earth Hour. The topic for Earth Hour 2022 will be “Shape Our Future.”

About Earth Hour:

• Earth Hour stands as a climate change initiative where people reduce their electricity usage.
• It is organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
• The annual Earth Hour lights out event is held worldwide toward the end of March to encourage individuals, households, communities and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour.
• It was started as a lights out event in Sydney, Australia in 2007.

Difference between Earth Hour and Earth Day

• Earth Hour stands as a climate change initiative where people reduce their electricity usage.
• Earth Day (April 22) celebrates our natural environment by inspiring people to plant trees, recycle regularly and keep the planet tidy.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

World Earth Hour, an annual event to reduce electricity usage, is organized by:

(a) World Wildlife Fund

(b) IUCN

(c) United Nations Environment Programme

(d) UNFCCC

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