Photo: Niagara Parks
Since 2007, millions of people across the world have taken part in Earth Hour, including locally in the Niagara region.
This Saturday (March 23rd) between 8:30pm and 9:30pm, residents are encouraged to shut off any non-essential lights and electronics. Last year, over 410,000 hours were given to our planet by supporters in over 190 countries and territories.
Locally, a number of municipalities also take part, including Niagara Falls. Community Development Coordinator for the city Jeff Guarasci says it would be great to see lots of locals taking part.
Guarasci also cleared up the difference between essential and non-essential lighting, as it’s mainly a matter of safety.
One of the most notable lights that’s being switched off for the hour is the lights that illuminate Niagara Falls after sunset. Guarasci says it’s certainly a unique sight to see one of Canada’s biggest landmarks in the dark – even if it’s just for an hour.
The world’s first Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia, saw more than 2.2 million people turn off their lights for one hour to show a climate-sceptic government that people were concerned about climate change. Today, more than 50-million people take part in Earth Hour.
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