Landmarks Go Dark as Millions Join Global Earth Hour
Iconic landmarks around the world went dark on Saturday night as millions participated in Earth Hour, a global campaign led by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness about climate change and biodiversity loss.
From Asia to the Americas, major sites dimmed their lights for one hour in a symbolic call for urgent environmental action.
In Sydney, the Opera House shut off its lights at 8:30 p.m. local time, marking the official start of the movement. Bangkok’s Grand Palace, New Delhi’s India Gate, Athens’ Parthenon, and New York’s Empire State Building followed suit.
In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue also went dark, drawing attention to what WWF calls a “pressing global climate crisis.”
Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney and has since expanded to over 190 countries. WWF says the campaign is not only a visual statement but a reminder that everyone — individuals, cities, and governments — has a role to play in building a more sustainable future.
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