Earth Hour 2015: Everything You Need to Know

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This Saturday, March 28, marks the seventh year of the World Wildlife Federation's Earth Hour. The celebration is a lights-off event and global movement that calls to unite students, seniors, and families in protecting the planet. The one-hour event is meant to engage people to pay attention to crucial environmental issues, especially climate change, according to EarthHour.org.

Here are the facts of Earth Hour 2015:

When is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour will be held on March 28, 2015, Saturday, at 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm in your local time zone.

What is Earth Hour Blue?

It is a digital crowdsourcing and crowdfunding platform for the planet. It was launched last year, allowing people to provide financial support and promote tangible changes to communities and environments all over the world.

What does Earth Hour entail?

To participate this Saturday, all you need to do is to turn off the lights and other unnecessary electrical appliances. According to their website, the movement calls for support beyond turning the lights off for an hour. Support can be given through crowdfunding and crowdsourcing on www.earthour.org, getting involved in their country's own Earth Hour campaigns, and starting any worthwhile movement in communities.

Will there be a nationwide black out in my country?

Rather than black out, the term they used in their website is fade out or gradual dimming of the usual electric lights you see at night. Turning the lights off is a voluntary action made by the participants to show their commitment to the movement.

Who is the organizer of this event?

The name of the group is Green 13. It is a local environment group in Toronto produced from the original event, according to TheStar.com.

What is the global tagline for Earth Hour 2015?

According to the Zululand Observer, it is "Use #YourPower to Change Climate Change at earthour.org'.

What is the theme for this year?

The 2015 theme was crafted in cooperation with 49M and their "Know Your Number" campaign by encouraging Richards Bay residents to change their habits with regards to using electricity.

What is 49M and its campaign?

49M is a South African initiative that encourages residents in tracking electrical usage and responsible energy saving, according to their website, Know Your Number.