Chernigov: 25 March - Earth Hour
Saturday, March 25, 2017, at 20.30 people around the world will turn off lights for one hour, "Earth Hour" - as a symbol of concern for the future of the planet and unity in the desire to protect nature. The tradition to celebrate the Earth Hour was initiated in 2007 by the world wildlife Fund, WWF in Australia to draw attention to the problem of climate change. In 2008, this successful campaign has spread the world, it was attended by over 50 million people in 35 countries. Ukraine joined the global campaign in 2009. Last year Earth Hour joined more than 7,000 cities in 172 countries around the world. In Ukraine joined the campaign about 75 cities and towns. The campaign Earth Hour is the initiative of the largest and most experienced independent conservation organization in the world - the world wildlife Fund (WWF). This measure, in addition to the symbolic light off for 60 minutes, puts the accent on the necessary daily actions of every citizen, company and government in the field of energy efficiency, conservation of the environment, prudent use of resources to overcome the problem of climate change and achieve harmony with nature. This will enable every citizen to contribute to the improvement of the overall environmental situation. "Earth hour" is traditionally is to disable lights and other electrical appliances on March 25 in 20 hours. 30 min. to 1 hour. The Chernihiv city Council for many years, at the request of the world wildlife Fund information and support this event. The press service of the Chernihiv city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
