Parliament turns lights out for Earth Hour
On Saturday 28th March, between 8.30-9.30pm, Parliament will switch off the lights, joining landmarks across the world participating in Earth Hour 2020.
- On Saturday 28th March, between 8.30-9.30pm, Parliament will switch off the lights, joining landmarks across the world participating in Earth Hour 2020.
- All non-essential internal and external lights will be switched off to raise awareness about the need for action on climate change.
- All non-essential internal and external lighting will be switched off at the Houses of Parliament between 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday 28 March.
- This is expected to include:
the floodlights on the Palace and Portcullis House, and the lights on the visible Elizabeth Tower clock face
Last years Earth Hour resulted in a 7.7% reduction in electrical demand for the Palace of Westminster for that hour.