Public Institutions Turn Off Lights on 'Earth Day (April 22)' Evening

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon City announced on the 20th that it will hold a light-off event for 10 minutes starting at 8 PM on the 22nd, Earth Day, at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Samsung Electronics, and public institutions.

The light-off event, held to raise awareness of greenhouse gas reduction and the necessity of practicing 'low-carbon living,' will take place at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Samsung Electronics, Suwon Convention Center, City Hall, and 4 district offices. Residential homes, apartment complexes, and commercial establishments can participate voluntarily.

Earth Day was designated on April 22, 1970, following an offshore oil spill accident that occurred in California in 1969, with the aim of protecting the global environment. Suwon City has been holding Earth Day commemorative events annually around April 22 since 1994.

Meanwhile, Suwon Climate Change Experience Education Center Doodeulim has been conducting an online campaign titled 'Tea Time Without Disposables' since the 22nd of last month, providing citizens with opportunities to practice 'low-carbon living' in their daily lives and raising awareness about 'carbon neutrality.'

'Carbon neutrality' means increasing carbon dioxide absorption to match the amount of carbon dioxide emissions generated in a region, thereby making the actual carbon dioxide emissions 'zero.' It means bringing the total carbon dioxide volume to a 'neutral' state.

A city official stated, "Environmental problems are increasing due to climate change," and added, "We hope this light-off event will serve as an opportunity for citizens to recognize the severity of climate change and think about carbon neutrality."