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Wednesday 4 October 2023 Dublin: 16°C

# Earth Hour

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Poll: Will you observe Earth Hour?
It will be observed at a number of public buildings including Leinster House.
World landmarks switched off the lights for Earth Hour last night
The WWF organise the annual event to raise awareness about climate change.
Are you observing Earth Hour? Landmarks like the Áras are
Many countries have already done their bit.
Will you be switching out the lights for Earth Hour?
If you want to participate, you have to go dark from 8.30pm this evening.
7 unfortunate people whose mammies heard about Earth Hour
Their mams got some serious notions about saving the environment.
INFOGRAPHIC: How much energy could Earth Hour actually save?
Will you be turning off the lights at 8:30pm?
Lights on public buildings to be turned off for Earth Hour
The lights on Government Buildings, Leinster House and Customs House – among others – will be turned off at 8:30pm.
World landmarks dimmed for Earth Hour
Hundreds of world landmarks from Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate to the Great Wall of China went dark Saturday, as part of a global effort to highlight climate change.
In photos: Cities worldwide mark Earth Hour 2011
Some of the world’s major landmarks have their lights turned off for an hour to mark a drive towards energy awareness.
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Catch up on the day’s main news, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed earlier.