On Saturday 28th March the world united in order to combat climate change.
Originating in Australia in 2007, Earth Hour consists of everyone turning off their lights for an hour between 8:30 and 9:30.
This year was a success, with 169 countries taking part world wide. However, it worries me that so few people I know were aware of this event, let alone participated.
With so many people denying climate change's very existence, it seems like we are ignoring the issue. Of course there is a lot being done to try and fight against global warming and reduce our CO2 omissions, but amongst young people today I do not often encounter people who are overly concerned with climate change. It seems like we are all worried by the problem, but relying on others to solve it.
If we cannot even manage one hour then it is time that we, as the future generation, took responsibility for our actions.
Written by Lili
Picture Credit: Ellen
Picture Credit: Ellen
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