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Blackout - one hour for climate in Switzerland
The authorities have announced they will turn out all lights on public buildings on Saturday evening for one hour.
Starting at 20:30 on 28 March, Lausanne, Nyon and Yverdon monuments will be plunged into darkness in an aim to create public awareness about global warming.
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