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This initiative marks a decade since it began to be realized under the promotion of WWF.
From the City Hall all citizens are invited to join the proposal carrying out the symbolic gesture of turning off the light for an hour as a sample of the fight against climate change.
The Councilor for the Environment in the City of Lorca, Satur Martínez, has reported that the Municipal Consistory is going to adhere to the Earth Hour initiative turning off Saturday morning between 20:30 and 21:30 the ornamental lighting of two buildings As emblematic as the case of the Castle of our city and the palace of Huerto Ruano.
Satur Martínez explained that this measure, which has already been adopted in previous years as a sign of commitment to the fight against climate change, has as its motto this year "The planet first, let no one stop you."
It is a matter of betting on international agreements on environmental protection, taking as a recent cornerstone the Paris Agreement against climate change, which marks a turning point in this direction and is the beginning of a great global transition towards a more sustainable development and economy Clean, environmentally friendly and low carbon.
This year also highlights the paralysis of the construction of coal plants in China and the progress in the implementation of the electric car as examples of action.
The Edil de Medio Ambiente has stated that society as a whole has to increase its degree of commitment in the matter because we do not have a minute to lose.
We must intensify dialogue and concrete common strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with clear commitments to reduce energy consumption and adopt a healthier, more sustainable and climate-friendly way of life.
Martínez Pérez has also indicated that municipalities, citizens, entities, companies and governments around the world are mobilizing and are working to accelerate this change, so this year with Earth Hour we want to encourage the whole society to join New to this movement and avoid any reverse.
This initiative is a decade since it began to be realized under the promotion of WWF.
From the City Hall all citizens are invited to join the proposal carrying out the symbolic gesture of turning off the light for an hour as a sample of the fight against climate change.
Satur Martínez explained that every year, cities around the world show their support for the campaign by turning off the lights of its main monuments and buildings.
The Aqueduct of Segovia, La Torre de Hercules in La Coruña, La Mezquita de Córdoba, La Fuente Cibeles in Madrid, among many other world monuments, become a great stage of celebration and homage to the Planet.
But this gesture encompasses much more, and is only the symbol of a constant effort to build a sustainable future.
More and more municipalities join in initiatives to defend the environment and adopt measures to reduce emissions with the implementation of projects and programs that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable mobility.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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