OLDHAM EAST and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has offered her support to this year’s Earth Hour as she pledges to help protect the planet.
Mrs Abrahams has joined other MPs, individuals and businesses worldwide who will switch off their lights for 60 minutes on Saturday, March 29 at 8.30pm.
The annual global lights out event is organised World Wide Fund (WWF) and sees millions of people around the world take part in the symbolic act to show they care about the planet.
Mrs Abrahams said: “Our natural world is extremely important to us all, but we need to do more to protect it.
“WWF’s Earth Hour reminds us that there are simple things we can all do for the planet, not for just one hour, but every day.
“It’s a great opportunity to bring together millions of people from across the world with one united goal – to help protect our planet.”
Last year, 154 more than 10 million people in the UK took part in Earth Hour and iconic landmarks worldwide such as Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House all switched off.
Shareen Brown, head of WWF-UK’s Earth Hour, said: “We’re thrilled that MPs have given their support to this year’s Earth Hour.
“Year after year we hope to inspire more people to sign up and join the millions of people across the globe taking part in this celebration of our beautiful planet.
“By switching off your lights, you will be part of a movement of people that are pledging to live more sustainably and creating a brighter future.”
Money raised from Earth Hour will go towards the WWF’s conservation work in the Mau Mara Serengeti, Kenya, which is home to iconic wildlife including lions, cheetahs and African elephants.
To find out more about WWF’s Earth Hour and register to take part visit wwf.org.uk/earthhour
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