B.C. electricity use rose during 2018 Earth Hour, says BC Hydro

For the first time since it began tracking electricity use in the province during Earth Hour, BC Hydro said customers used more power during the 60-minute period when lights are expected to dim.

I feel like #Vancouver and #Burnaby could be doing better for #earthhour. pic.twitter.com/M3mAHeemu9

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The World Wildlife Fund launched Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Residents and businesses there turned off lights and non-essential power as a symbol to mark the importance of combating climate change.

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