Thousands run in HCM City in response to Earth Hour. (Photo: VNA)The event is intended to encourage young people toimprove their physical health and raise public awareness of limiting the use ofvehicles that produce emissions, causing environmental pollution.
Up to 1,500 people participated in the 3,500m run from the headquarters ofthe city's HCYU to the Youth Cultural House.
The organisers handed over one first prize, one second prize, onethird prize and five consolation prizes to each of the men's and women's groups.
Started in 2007 by WWF and partners as a symboliclights-out event in Sydney to raise awareness of climate change, Earth Hour isnow one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment. Heldevery year on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour engages supporters in morethan 190 countries and territories, all taking action to ensure a brighterfuture for people and the planet.
Earth Hour has also gone far beyond the symbolicaction of switching off - it has become a catalyst for positive environmentalimpact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the peopleand collective action.
Earth Hour is open-source and we welcome everyone,anyone, to take part and help amplify our mission and impact.
On March 26 this year, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time,everyone should switch off lights in response to Earth Hour 2022 themed"Creating the future - Now or never”./.
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