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Earth Hour 2015

Earth Hour is a global annual event, run by WWF, where hundreds of millions of people switch off their lights for one hour in a symbolic display to show their commitment to the planet.

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Edward Davey with the Earth Hour 2015 banner.

Talking about this year鈥檚 Earth Hour, Ed Davey says it鈥檚 time for everyone to recognise that climate change will touch just about everything we do, and everything we care about.

Earth Hour is a global annual event, run by WWF, where hundreds of millions of people switch off their lights for one hour in a symbolic display to show their commitment to tackling climate change. This year鈥檚 Earth Hour will take place between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday 28 March.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Ed Davey said:

鈥淚t鈥檚 time for everyone to recognise that climate change will touch just about everything we do, and everything we care about. Earth Hour is an excellent opportunity for millions of people across the world to take one simple step to show they鈥檙e serious about backing action on climate change.

鈥淏usinesses, communities, schools and millions of individuals across the world will be taking part and I will again be ensuring that the UK Government stands with them.鈥�

Climate Change Minister, Amber Rudd said:

鈥淎s a nation that leads the way in tackling climate change, I look forward to being part of Earth Hour to raise awareness and encourage action against climate change. Whilst technology and innovation will play a vital role to ensure we achieve our global emission targets to limit climate change, the actions and behaviours of us all as individuals will be paramount too, so I welcome this symbolic moment to demonstrate our commitment to the planet.鈥�

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Published 26 March 2015