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World’s Largest Marine Reserve

June 20, 2012

World’s Largest Marine Reserve

The world’s biggest system of marine protected areas has been announced by Australia, providing, in places like the reefs of the Coral Sea’s wildlife, crucial protection.   Potato cod and diver, Rowley Shoals. © Annabelle Sandes / Kimberley Media

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Earth hour- International blackout before and after

March 28, 2011

The Acropolis and the Herodion in Athens also switched off to show support for Earth Hour

More than 134 countries across the world, are switching off their lights for an hour today to support action to create a sustainable future for the planet.
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Earth hour tonight: what’s the point?

March 26, 2011

Earth hourThe Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, Beijing’s Forbidden City, and hundreds of other world landmarks will be abruptly blacked out tonight. But the 60-minute power outages—scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., local time—won’t be the results of a terrorist plot, natural disaster, or massive solar flare. They’re all part of Earth Hour 2011.
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