Lights around the globe will be turned off on Saturday night as part of an annual grassroots movement to shine light on environmental issues.
Millions of people participate in Earth Hour, which from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hundreds of iconic spots around the planet, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Empire State Building in New York City, have participated in the event.
In Denver this year, Denver International Airport, as in years past, will turn out the lights on the airport’s giant blue “Mustang” statue, as well as dimming the “Shadow Array” artwork at the hotel and transit center, DIA said in a Friday news release.
“Denver International Airport works hard to be a sustainability leader within the aviation industry,” Scott Morrissey, DIA’s senior director for sustainability, said in the release. “Earth Hour is one small way we can highlight our commitment to implementing solutions that save money, improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions.”
Organizers encourage people to participate, and spread the word, using social media including #ChangeClimateChange!
Started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, organizers expect participation this year in more than 178 countries and territories.
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