Earth Hour 2025: 3 Million Hours Logged Globally

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Earth Hour 2025 shattered records as 3 million hours were dedicated to environmental action across 118 countries on March 22, doubling participation from previous years.

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Iconic landmarks worldwide went dark for 60 minutes, from Sydney Opera House to Empire State Building, with Auckland's Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge leading the global blackout.

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This year's Earth Hour targeted the twin threats of climate crisis and biodiversity loss, as scientists warn we're approaching irreversible ecological tipping points.

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres called Earth Hour "about solidarity, hope, and the power of collective action" while urging a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

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In India, WWF combined Earth Hour with World Water Day under #BeWaterWise, featuring eco-friendly art installations and expert panels on water conservation strategies.

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Earth Hour sparked more than darkness – communities worldwide planted trees, reduced energy use, cleaned up neighborhoods, and shared challenges on social media.

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From Earth Hour's humble 2007 beginnings with 2.2 million participants in Sydney, it has evolved into one of the planet's largest environmental grassroots movements spanning 190+ countries.

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Research confirms these collective actions work – electricity consumption drops approximately 4% during Earth Hour events and inspires lasting behavioral changes.

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The #BeWaterWise campaign highlighted an often-missed connection: conserving water simultaneously fights climate change by reducing the enormous energy needed for pumping, treating, and heating.

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