Cities around the world were turning out the lights Saturday evening to mark the 10th annual Earth Hour, a global movement dedicated to protecting the planet and highlighting the effects of climate change.
Cities around the world were turning out the lights Saturday evening to mark the 10th annual Earth Hour, a global movement dedicated to protecting the planet and highlighting the effects of climate change.
More than 350 landmark buildings across the world including the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and Taipei 101 switched off lights.
This year's theme is a celebration of "Places We Love," such as beaches, forests, reefs, snow-capped mountains and rivers which could be at risk from climate change.
1. Preparing for 10th annual Earth Hour
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A college student adjusts a model globe made of 2016 bottle caps to mark the upcoming Earth Hour in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province- Reuters
2. Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Sydney Harbour Bridge before and during Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia- Reuters
3. Sydney Opera House
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Sydney Opera House before and during the Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Opera House, normally brightly lit, switched off its lights at 8:30 p.m. (0930 GMT)- Reuters
4. Luna Park
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Luna Park entertainment area before and during Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia- Reuters
5. Taipei 101 Building
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A general view of the Taipei skyline shows the Taipei 101 building before and during Earth Hour in Taipei, Taiwan- Reuters
6. Tokyo Tower
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A general view of central Tokyo with the Tokyo Tower before and during Earth Hour in Japan- Reuters
7. Merlion
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A view of the tourism icon Merlion before and during Earth Hour in Singapore- Reuters
8. Singapore skyline
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The skyline of the central business district in Singapore before and during Earth Hour- Reuters
9. Water Cube
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The National Aquatics Center, also known as the "Water Cube" seen behind an installation celebrating the Chinese lunar calendar year of monkey, before and during Earth Hour at the Olympic Park in Beijing, China- Reuters
10. Bird's Nest
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China's National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest" behind a monument symbolizing the Olympic torch, before and during Earth Hour at the Olympic Park in Beijing, China- Reuters
11. The Biyong Palace
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The Biyong Palace inside the Guozijian Imperial Academy before and during Earth Hour in Beijing- Reuters
12. The Grand Palace
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The Grand Palace in Bangkok before and during Earth Hour- Reuters
13. Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Indonesia
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Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) hangar before and during Earth Hour at Soekarno-Hatta airport near Jakarta, Indonesia- Reuters
14. Neon Hands
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Participants display their hands with neon paints during the Earth Hour in Pasay city, metro Manila- Reuters
