Last night, the city of Torrevieja took a stand against climate change by joining the global event known as Earth Hour. From eight thirty to nine thirty in the evening, street lights were turned off in five prominent squares: Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza Miguel Hernández, Plaza del Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen, Plaza de Oriente, and Plaza de Encarnación Puchol in La Mata.

Concha Sala, the councillor for Public Lighting, stated that the event demonstrates Torrevieja’s full support for the initiative led by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, known as WWF. The aim of this worldwide movement is to increase consciousness regarding climate change and promote respect for the environment.

Since its inception in two thousand seven in Sydney, Australia, Earth Hour has garnered participation from millions of individuals along with countless cities and businesses across the globe. Each year, the event encourages communities to come together in solidarity to protect the planet.

Torrevieja’s involvement serves to highlight the importance of local actions in a global context. Through simple gestures like turning off lights, communities can contribute to environmental sustainability and inspire others to consider their impact on the planet.