Cities around the world have been marking Earth Hour by turning off the lights for 60 minutes in a call for global action on climate change.
The Earth Hour movement aims to create greater awareness and more sparing use of resources, especially fossil fuels that produce carbon gases and lead to global warming.
Beginning in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has now spread to more than 180 countries, with tens of millions of people joining in.
In Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate was plunged into darkness – illuminated only by the lights of environmental campaigners depicting a map of the world.
In the Polish capital Warsaw, the landmark Palace of Culture and Science turned off its night illumination, along with some churches and Old Town walls.
As night fell in Hong Kong, major buildings along Victoria Harbour turned off their non-essential lights and the city’s popular tourist attraction known as the Symphony of Lights was cancelled.
As landmarks across the globe switch off for #EarthHour, we hope you get inspired to join in the biggest environmental movement of the year! Remember to switch off on 30 March at 8.30 pm your local time ☺️ #Connect2Earth pic.twitter.com/AE59Vnbio7
— Earth Hour (@earthhour) March 30, 2019
Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, joined surrounding buildings in shutting off the lights.
