Earth Hour. Recharge the planet again!

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The event was first held in 2007 in Sydney. At that first edition, 2 million people took part. In 2010 more than 4.000 cities in 125 countries participated.

The City of Brussels joins the event again by turning off the light at the City Hall and the Grand-Place during one hour. The Atomium will turn off the lights of the balls. A powerful act of the European capital in the fight against global warming.

How to participate?

If you want to participate, it is sufficient to turn off your lights on Saturday 26 March 2011 between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm. This hour can recharge our planet again.