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UK landmarks go dark for Earth Hour

Landmarks across the UK have gone dark for Earth Hour, with lights switched off from 8.30pm for an hour, as part of a global effort to raise awareness about climate change.

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Before and after: Times Square in the dark

One Times Square switched off its iconic lights, to mark Earth Hour this evening. Landmarks across the globe turned off their lights at 8.30pm local time in a show of support for renewable energy.

Before and after, as Times Square switches off its iconic building for Earth Hour. Credit: Brandon Lalavek
A combination picture shows Times Square before Credit: Reuters
During Earth Hour in New York. Credit: Reuters

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