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2. What is Earth Hour? WWF's Earth Hour
One hour of darkness on March 23 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm
A chance to get people together to protect the environment
Sending a message to people in charge that we need to make changes in how we treat our brilliant planet

3. Earth Hour 2012 switch offs in numbers
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Earth Hour switch offs in numbers
Global event with over 152 countries
Over 3,500 schools in the UK
Over 7.8 million people across the world

4. Who has taken part in the past?
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Who has taken part in the past?
Dougie from McFly, Jamie Oliver, Charlie Brooks from ‘I’m A Celebrity’, Gordon Ramsay and Olympic Double Gold Medalist Andy Triggs Hodge
André Kuipers, a WWF Ambassador, took our message to outer space by switching lights off at the International Space Station!

5. Our aims for Earth Hour 2013 WWF's Earth Hour
We want a brighter future for our friends and family
As we switch off our lights, we are focusing on the kind of energy we use – those used to power our cars, Xboxes and laptops
Our planet needs us to move away from dirty fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy that work with nature, like solar and wind power

6. Why should YOU take part?
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Why should YOU take part?
By getting involved you are becoming a part of something to make that change a reality, not just for one hour but beyond!
Everyone can make a difference to help save our planet, and children have a key role to play as this is your future
It’s also a fun way to get together with friends and family to show you care about the Earth

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8. How will YOU spend your Hour of Darkness!?
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How will YOU spend your Hour of Darkness!?
We’ve had some great suggestions this year, such as:
Tell each other scary stories under torchlight
Glow in the dark face painting
Try writing your name in sparklers (be careful!)
Watch your favourite movie with your best mate

9. Things you can do at your school
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Things you can do at your school
Celebrate with a “Wear it bright” day where you come to school in your very brightest clothes!
Hold your own Earth Hour where you switch off all your lights and whiteboards!
Go outside and do 60 minutes of activities in nature – go for a walk, tidy up your growing area, do a tree survey, look for signs of spring!
Each class could do an energy audit and think about how you could save energy!
Create some posters to tell your parents and carers all about Earth Hour!

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Sign up and take part in 2013!

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