Who Noticed Earth Hour This Year?

From Watts Up With That?

Essay by Eric Worrall

Normally I publish something snarky about how we should all leave our lights on, but this year’s Earth Hour was such a non-event I genuinely didn’t notice it was happening.

Earth Hour: Saving our planet one light switch at a time

By Eric Ralls
Earth.com staff writer

Did you know that every year, millions of people around the world join together to save energy and protect our planet? Earth Hour is a special event that helps raise awareness about climate change and encourages people to take action. In this article, we’ll explore what Earth Hour is, why it’s important, and how you can join the cause!

What is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour is an annual event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It started back in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, and has since grown into a global movement. The main idea behind Earth Hour is for people to turn off their lights and electronic devices for one hour. This usually happens on the last Saturday of March, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time. This year, the date is Saturday, March 25.

Why is Earth Hour Important?

…Read more: https://www.earth.com/news/earth-hour-saving-our-planet-one-light-switch-at-a-time/

So why was this year’s Earth Hour such a non event?

My theory is energy hardship.

For many people this year, switching the lights off is no longer a luxury but a necessity. For a lot of people in Britain and Europe especially, people struggling with energy bills they cannot afford, every night is “Earth Hour”.

“Earth Hour” this year was not so much an affirmation of a green believer’s love for the planet, as an unwelcome reminder of the grim personal circumstances so many are currently enduring.