MILLIONS of people across the UK will be turning out their lights this weekend to help combat global warming.
Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury had pledged his support ahead of Earth Hour on Sunday, the world's largest annual event to protect the planet, safeguard nature and set it on the path to recovery.
On Sunday at 8.30pm, millions of people across the globe will switch off their lights to send the message that we cannot sit back and watch the destruction of nature.
Earth Hour has helped the WWF find solutions for the environmental challenges we face globally.
This includes influencing national climate policies, planting new forests in Uganda, and banning plastic in the Galapagos.
The world’s biggest landmarks – such as the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, and Edinburgh Castle – will also switch off lights as a visual display of their commitment to our planet.
Mike said: "Earth Hour gives a voice to people everywhere who want to raise awareness of some of the biggest environmental challenges we are facing.
"I hope that by adding my voice for the planet I can encourage my constituents to do the same."
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