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Detailed explanation-1: -04 How long has Earth Hour been going for? The first Earth Hour event was held on 31 March 2007. WWF-Australia inspired Sydney-siders to show their support for climate action. More than 2.2 million individuals and 2, 000 businesses turned their lights out for one hour in the first Earth Hour event.

Detailed explanation-2: -Started in India in 2009, Earth Hour, in its very first year, garnered the support of people across 58 cities in the country. Over the years, the campaign has seen massive participation from all over society.

Detailed explanation-3: -’Shape Our Future’ was The Earth Hour 2022 theme. Every year, Earth Hour is observed worldwide on the last Saturday of March to support the struggle against climate transformation and responsibility toward a better planet. Earth Hour in 2022 is being commemorated on March 26, 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was first observed in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney. People switch off the lights of their premises for an hour at 8:30 pm (according to their local time) on the last Saturday of March. It is a symbolic action that connects with people and draws their attention to the climate crisis.