March 25, 2018 | 21:08 (GMT+7)
Hanoi people responds to Earth Hour
PANO - The Earth Hour Campaign 2018, under the theme "Go more green", held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on March 24 at the August Revolution Square in Hanoi, attracted a large number of Hanoians.
The Earth Hour campaign, launched since 2009, is to show efforts of Vietnam in carrying out its commitment to reducing 8% of greenhouse gas by 2030.
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The campaign attracting the participation of many Hanoians |
At 20:30, relevant organs turned off lights in response to the Earth Hour campaign. In the framework of the event, an art performance was organized to share experiences on environmental protection.
Earlier, organizers held dissemination activities and walking events with the participation of the campaign’s ambassadors and over 1,000 young people in response to the Earth Hour.
Last year, after turning off power for one hour, the event helped save 471,000kWh, worth nearly VND 750 million.
Translated by Minh Anh