By: Joni Boyd
Earth Hour is a grassroots movement which began in 2007. Best known for its “lights out” challenge, this year Aussies are also encouraged to get outdoors and do an activity of their choice every day for 60 minutes in the lead up to Earth Hour on 23 March.
Key points:
- Aussies are being encouraged to get outdoors for 60 minutes daily in the lead up to Earth Hour.
- Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction on the planet.
- Earth Hour is the world’s biggest grassroots movement.