28 Mar, 19:57··

Earth Hour: Over 500 German communities join in.

ZEIT Online

Activists turned off the lights at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as part of Earth Hour. The event aimed to raise awareness about climate change. Many German communities participated in the global campaign.

Earth Hour is a yearly event that started in 2007. It encourages people to switch off their lights for one hour. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) organized this event in Germany. Over 500 communities took part in the campaign. The goal was to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage action.

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Highlights

Brandenburg Gate Lights Off

Activists cut off power at the Brandenburg Gate as part of 'Earth Hour'.

Landmarks Turn Off Lights

Many German landmarks, including the Brandenburg Gate and Cologne Cathedral, turned off their lights.

WWF Organizes Global Event

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) organized 'Earth Hour' to raise awareness about climate change.

Over 500 Communities Involved

More than 500 German communities participated in the 'Earth Hour' event.

'Earth Hour' Started in 2007

The annual 'Earth Hour' event began in 2007 and encourages people to turn off lights.

Timeline

15h span
28 Mar, 19:5729 Mar, 10:38
environmentclimateenergyGermanyWWF