Space becomes latest frontier for Earth Hour

Source: asianage.com - 

Millions of people switched off their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday in a global effort to raise awareness about climate change that was even monitored from space. From Egypt’s Tahrir Square to New York’s Empire State Building, thousands of cities turned off lights for 60 minutes from 8.30 pm (local time), with switches flicked in around 150 countries and territories.

Newcomers to the Sydney-led initiative, now in its sixth year, include Libya, Iraq and the International Space Station, which will watch over the event as it rolls across the globe. 

“There is no better way to raise awareness for the future of the most beautiful planet in the universe,” Andre Kuipers, an astronaut who will share photos and live commentary as he views Earth Hour from space, said this month.

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