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FAQ
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What is Earth Hour?
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When does Earth Hour take place?
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Is Earth Hour an annual event?
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How long has Earth Hour been going for?
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What does Earth Hour ask people to do?
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What does Earth Hour aim to achieve?
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What does a commitment to Earth Hour mean?
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Why is Earth Hour the event held in late March?
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What has Earth Hour achieved since the movement began?
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What does the Earth Hour logo mean?
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I'm new to Earth Hour, where can I start?
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Who can participate?
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I represent a hotel. What is the best way for my organisation to celebrate Earth Hour?
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Does Earth Hour welcome the support of other NGOs (Non-Government Organisations) and NFP's (Not for Profits)?
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Do you have requirements or regulations about who can or cannot partner with Earth Hour?
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Whose idea was Earth Hour?
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What is Earth Hour’s relationship with WWF?
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Back to the event. Isn't switching the lights off dangerous? What about public safety?
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How can I do more for Earth Hour than just switching off my lights?
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How many cities/countries/landmarks took part in Earth Hour 2018?
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If everyone turns their lights back on at the same time will there be a power surge?
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Earth Hour is advertised all over the world. Does Earth Hour pay for this advertising?
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Aren't you using a lot of electricity and resources to promote this event?
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What energy/carbon reductions have resulted from Earth Hour in previous years?
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Will my city go completely black during the event?
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Will Earth Hour events take place this year, given the threat of the COVID-19 (coronavirus)?
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Do you think it is appropriate to celebrate Earth Hour when the world is facing a global health crisis? Why doesn’t WWF simply cancel Earth Hour?
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What is WWF’s message to the thousands of gatherings planned for Earth Hour? NEW!
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