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Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour

Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour

Summary

Several famous landmarks around the world, like the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Família, turned off their lights for an hour to participate in Earth Hour. This event, organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature, happens annually to promote awareness about environmental issues, encouraging global participation.

Key Facts

  • Earth Hour is an annual global event.
  • It encourages people to turn off their lights for one hour.
  • Famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris took part.
  • The event began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
  • The World Wide Fund for Nature organizes this event to raise environmental awareness.

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