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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 17:42

It's been a huge year for Earth Hour - the launch of new global campaign, our movement spreading to a record 7001 cities and towns, not to mention all of the beyond the hour projects, big and small, that are making a difference to the planet we live on. We thought we'd take a look back at some of the more memorable events that took place around Earth Hour 2012 and throughout the year.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 04:00

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM OF POLAR BEAR MIGRATION FROM CHURCHILL, CANADA

It's Polar Bear Week, and what better way to celebrate than watching a live steam of the Annual polar bear migration from Churchill, Canada.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 20:24

POCOYO CHEERS ON THE PANDA IN MEXICO

Earth Hour Kids' Ambassador Pocoyo was cheering from the sidelines as the WWF panda took part in the Mexico City Cicloton this weekend.

The Cicloton is a 32 kilometre, engine-free bike route that is created once a month along Mexico City's busy streets, encouraging the use of non-motorized transport for the public.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 12:20

IWIYW MUSIC CLIP PREMIERES ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL PHILIPPINES

WWF has teamed up with Discovery Channel in the Philippines to produce this catchy TVC, encouraging Filipinos to take part in our ongoing I Will If You Will campaign.

Featuring National Ambassadors Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez, the clip also includes IWIYW pledges from host of other Filipino journalists, actors and TV personalities.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 04:23

RIO+20: WHAT KIND OF FUTURE DO YOU WANT?

We’re now in the two-week countdown to Rio+20, the UN’s conference on sustainable development in Brazil.

It’s 20 years since the landmark 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, the first time world leaders came together to debate the issues of development and the environment on the same platform.

What’s not up for debate is the urgency for action.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:59

THE AMAZON NEEDS YOUR VOICE

We have until May 25 to stop one piece of legislation that will put at risk 76 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 14:17

OUR LIVING PLANET FROM ABOVE

The 2012 Living Planet Report has just been released, and it shows that our beautiful and fragile Earth is in need of greater protection. This edition shows that we are using 50 per cent more resources than the Earth can provide, and by 2025, not even two planets will be enough. However, we can all be part of the solution.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 17:59

WHY YOU CAN EXPECT MORE FROM EARTH HOUR IN 2012

Image Cyril Lagel 152 countries and territories and more than 6,700 cities, towns and municipalities took part in the biggest Earth Hour event on March 31 at 8:30PM. Whilst there were some incredible stories we’ve reported in the past two weeks that capture the hope and strength of the movement, there’s one telling reason that you’ll be hearing much more from Earth Hour in 2012.

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Submitted by Earth Hour Global on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 11:35

EARTH HOUR BECOMES UNSTOPPABLE AS SOCIAL MEDIA FUELS PASSION TO SAVE THE PLANET

The global community has come out in force for Earth Hour as social media has energized and inspired communities across the Middle East, Africa and Europe to unite for a common cause – the protection of the planet.

From former war-torn countries to the great cities of Europe, Earth Hour is being celebrated by all walks of life as it offers an hour of inspiration to change our future to one that is sustainable.

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