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10 Bolivian newspaper cover pages in 2010

Earth Hour Bolivia on 10 newspaper cover pages

On Sunday, March 28th, 2010, Earth Hour made it to at least 10 cover pages of Bolivian newspapers, reflecting some of the anti climate change collective actions happening on Saturday, March 27th between 8.30 and 9.30 pm. Massive journalistic coverage helped spreading the message in Bolivia, where we had the voluntary support of at least 50 media partners nationally, as well as 160 supporting companies and institutions in the 13 cities that this year adhered to the global campaign.

Posted on 19 April 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Fiji Earth Hour event in Suva

Fiji switches off for Earth Hour

Fiji’s Earth Hour 2010 campaign culminated with a large public gathering in the capital’s main park on 27th March.

Posted on 13 April 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

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Singaporeans are switched on to action against climate change

Singapore celebrated its second official Earth Hour on Saturday, 27 March 2010.

Posted on 30 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Lights off in Toronto's financial district, Ontario, Canada. EH2010-1

All 50 US States take part in Earth Hour

With the official support of 33 States and Earth Hour being observed in all others and the national capital, the entire US has participated in the global Earth Hour call for effective climate action. South American colossus Brazil also recorded a remarkable surge in participation.

Posted on 28 March 2010 | 7 comments | Read more

It was in the People's Park, an oasis surrounded by the skyscrapers of this large Brazilian metropolis, that São Paulo celebrated Earth Hour.

In the People's Park, São Paulo, many generations unite in the fight for nature

The chosen place could not be more appropriate. The recently inaugurated People's Park, in the neighborhood of Itaim-Bibi, is a new leisure option for the citizens of São Paulo, with running tracks, multi-sports arenas, gardens with many growing trees, result of a project concluded in 2008. And, it was in the People's Park, an oasis surrounded by the skyscrapers of this large Brazilian metropolis, that São Paulo celebrated Earth Hour.

Posted on 28 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

8 french volunteers holding candles, in Paris, Paris, France. Saturday, 27 march 2010. Paris city and arrondissement authorities turned off the lighting on around 240 monuments that in a stunning contribution to the Earth Hour call for effective climate action. EH2010-1

City of lights turns them off for Earth Hour

Paris city and arrondissement authorities turned off the lighting on around 240 monuments in a stunning contribution to the Earth Hour call for effective climate action last night.

Posted on 27 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

The Egypt skyline showing The Sphinx and The Pyramids before and during their switch off of lights for Earth Hour 2010. EH2010-1

Earth Hour celebrated across 11 time zones in Russia

Muscovites followed a rhythm all their own to Earth Hour, bringing in world renowned percussion group STOMP – who use everyday objects as musical instruments and who have made a name for their ways with dustbin lids – to run a masterclass come concert as part of their Eastern European tour.

Posted on 27 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

The North gate of Beijing's Forbidden City, which switched off in support of Earth Hour 2010. EH2010-1

Asia rallies behind Earth Hour

Beijing, China - China has shown today that it is ready for transformation and a shift into a greener future.
Symbolizing the drive towards a low-carbon economy fifteen Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Dalian took part in the global Earth Hour event.

Posted on 27 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

The lit-up skyline of Auckland, New Zealand, cbd just before Earth Hour 27th March 2010.
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Earth Hour kicks off to great start in Pacific

Earth Hour’s founding city of Sydney, Australia has helped launch the 2010 event with another resounding participation in the now-global call for a more harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

Posted on 27 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

For the first time, the Trevi Fountain will turn off lights for Earth Hour.

Trevi Fountain turns off lights for Dolce Vita on earth

The City of Fountains most famous fountain, the Fontana di Trevi, will turn off lights this Saturday for Earth Hour, launching Italy’s participation in the global call for effective climate action and a more harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

Posted on 26 March 2010 | 2 comments | Read more

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