Lights switched off at landmarks around the world to mark Earth Hour

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Modern humans are really good at making little special days for everything they really don’t give a shit about.

24/7 garbage problem though west humber ravine all condos backing river all have cleaning companies that could be used to clean grounds shopping plaza nought much better 24/7 problem garbage bins disposal impose fines for clean up all concerned they are just nought concerned 24/7

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Switching off your lights for an hour during earthour is like blowing out a candle to put out a housefire — it’s an instant gratification meme that distracts people from holding leaders and industry accountable for climate change. schoolstrikeforclimate FridaysForFuture

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