Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet, organized by WWF. It is celebrated annually by turning off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on a Saturday evening, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.
Earth Hour is a global event organised by :
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2010 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Environmental Ethics and Human-Environment Interaction)
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Answer: D. World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund
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