Economy

Yen Bai saves over 23,700 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour

  •  Thursday, April 1, 2021

YBO - Thanks to the turning off of electricity devices in one hour in response to the Earth Hour 2021 on March 27 evening, Yen Bai saved 23,700 kWh of power.

To respond to the campaign, social organisations, enterprises and locals across the province switched off lights and unnecessary electricity devices in public places, households and offices.

This year, the Earth Hour is themed "Climate Change to Save Earth,” focusing on saving energy, reducing greenhouse gas emission, and eliminating plastic waste in the natural environment. 

Thanh Chi

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