Earth Hour WWF-India WBSO

23/03/2025

Observation of Earth Hour 2025 at Kolkata.. 🌿
Howrah Bridge at 8:30 PM.. Before and After ..

22/03/2025

Finally its 22nd March… Observation of Earth Hour 2025 …
Walkathon session…. 6:45 hrs morning ✨
Special Thanks to NCC Directorate West Bengal & Sikim (Naval, Airforce & Army crade)for their immense contribution and cooperation in this walkathon…


WWF Earth Hour India

21/03/2025

Just few more hours !!

20/03/2025

Coral Reefs Are in Danger – 50% of the world's coral reefs have died in the last 30 years .

“Corals have skeletons, which makes them seem like rocks,” says Hagedorn, but they are animals with symbiotic partners. Coral polyps rely on colorful algae, called zooxanthellae, which live in their tissue and produce food the corals need to survive. When the polyps are stressed by changes in light, water temperature or acidity, they break that symbiotic relationship and expel the algae in a process called bleaching. Corals have a short window to regain their symbiotic algae, but if corals are stressed for too long, their death is irreversible. “There is not a reef on earth that has not been touched by some aspect of this global and local threat,” says Hagedorn.

Most coral assessments focus on specific regions or reefs, but Eddy and his colleagues from the University of British Columbia wanted to more complete assessment of coral losses. They used a combination of databases containing thousands of surveys of coral reef cover, marine biodiversity records and fisheries catch data to assess how each factor changed over time. They were particularly curious what dying corals meant for a reef’s “ecosystem services”—including providing habitat for diverse marine species, protecting the coast from storms and serving as a source of food and livelihood.

Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com

20/03/2025

The Punjab Kings will be batting for WWF-India’s Earth Hour 2025 as Earth Hour Water Ambassadors!

Support your favourite team and the planet—Switch off all non-essential lights on March 22nd from 8:30PM to 9:30PM and take a pledge to . Visit https://earthhour.wwfindia.org/ to join the movement.

20/03/2025

19/03/2025

This year, Earth Hour coincides with World Water Day, emphasizing the critical importance of water conservation and sustainable management of freshwater resources.
EARTH REMINDER...
The 2025 theme, "The Biggest Hour for Earth," aims to unite millions globally in support of our planet.
EARTH HOUR...

To participate, simply switch off your lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time on March 22, 2025. Beyond this symbolic gesture, consider dedicating 60 minutes to activities that benefit the environment, such as planting trees, cleaning up local areas, or learning about sustainability practices.

18/03/2025

WWF Earth Hour 2025 is scheduled at 22nd March from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM world wilde..

WWF-India, WBSO invites you to the Earth Hour Observation 2025!
Let’s celebrate the Biggest Hour for Earth and World Water Day with a river bank clean-up drive along with evocative art, riveting tales of transformation and a musical performance to remember!
We convey our sincere graditude and thanks to "NCC (National Cadets Corps) Army, Naval and Airforce crade" for their cooperation in this movement along with "Sea Explorers Institute (SEI), Kolkata" for their collaborative efforts..

Please follow the Programme schedule for further details...

🗓️ Saturday, March 22nd
🕑 6:45 AM Onwards...
📍WWF-India, Outram Ghat, Kolkata...


WWF Earth Hour India

18/03/2025

Toilet is something that, well, we use everyday. Therefore, choosing the right toilet is extremely important. Here are some facts about toilets:

More than 45% of water use in the average American home occurs in the bathroom, with nearly 27% being used by toilets.

17/03/2025

Yeah, it's a massive issue. Every minute, a truckload of plastic enters our oceans, harming marine life and disrupting ecosystems. From microplastics in our food to massive floating garbage patches, plastic pollution is everywhere.

Have you been looking into ways to reduce plastic waste, or are you working on something related to this?

Source: WWF

17/03/2025

Water usage for baths and washing clothes is a significant concern due to excessive water consumption and environmental impact.

Bathing / shower: A full bathtub can use 70-100 gallons of water, whereas a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead uses around 25 gallons. Switching to showers or reducing bath frequency can save water.

Washing Clothes: Traditional top-loading washing machines use 30-40 gallons per load, while high-efficiency front-loading machines use 10-15 gallons. Washing full loads, using cold water, and upgrading to water-efficient machines can help conserve water.

Solutions include using water-efficient appliances, reducing unnecessary usage, and reusing water where possible to minimize waste.

Sorce: WWF

17/03/2025

Earth Hour will be observed on March 22, 2025, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST. Local landmarks, businesses, and residents are encouraged to participate by switching off non-essential lights during this time. To get involved, you can visit the official Earth Hour website for ideas on how to spend the hour and contribute to environmental initiatives.

participating in Earth Hour, you join millions globally in advocating for a sustainable and resilient future for our planet. all are invited to join us in this movement..

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