Darkness will reign in the capital to support Earth Hour.
Ever felt dazzled by the bright lights of the big city? Well, you’ll get some respite soon, as buildings all over London are switching off their lights on Saturday, March 28th, in support of the World Wildlife Fund‘s Earth Hour. Landmarks all over the capital will be going dark between 8:30 and 9:30pm, to call attention to the looming threat of climate change. It’s also likely to result in a lot of very confused and disappointed tourists, bereft of selfie opportunities.
Last year, 10 million people took part in Earth Hour, raising awareness and money for climate and nature initiatives around the world. Cities and towns in 178 countries will be switching off their lights, and London is helping to lead the way. In previous years, the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, the Gherkin, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the National Theatre all took the plunge into darkness, and you can expect them to partake in 2020 too.
You can join in too, doing your little bit to help by switching off Netflix and existing on candle power for an hour or so. Besides being good for the planet, Earth Hour also represents a great opportunity to take a moonlit stroll around London. You might actually be able to stargaze for once, but don’t hold your breath…
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Also published on Medium.