Vale of Clwyd MP, Dr James Davies, has pledged to do his bit to protect and restore nature ahead of WWF’s Earth Hour, one of the largest events to protect the planet.
James joined WWF’s Earth Hour's event in Parliament this week to discuss the actions we need to see to help bring the UK – and the world – back to life.
Tomorrow (Saturday 23 March) at 8.30pm the world will unite in support of people and the planet, and James is encouraging people in the Vale of Clwyd to get involved.
Iconic UK landmarks, including the London Eye, Liverpool’s Liver Building, and Buckingham Palace, will be turning off their lights in a show of solidarity. But its impact has gone far beyond just turning off lights for one hour.
James said:
"Earth Hour is a time to switch off from distractions and focus on doing something – anything – positive for our planet.
"From puffins to bluebells, bumblebees and mountain hares, UK wildlife is feeling the heat and struggling to adapt.
"Globally, a broken food system is driving ill health, poorly rewarding farmers, and is responsible for one third of greenhouse gas emissions - and the majority of biodiversity loss and land degradation.
"We can all play a part. If action is taken, by the end of this decade, greenhouse gas emissions could be halved, nature and wildlife could be recovering all around us, and habitats could be beginning to thrive again. The simple act of turning off the lights can influence positive changes through collective, global action whilst giving hope for the future."
