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TOI World Desk

Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes 'green hour' to cut carbon emissions

Al-Baha turned off non-essential lights for an hour as part of a local drive to spread awareness about energy use and environmental protection.

In Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha Municipality switched off lights across parts of the city on Friday as it rolled out the “Al-Baha Green Hour” initiative, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The move is linked to the wider Saudi Green Initiative and focuses on reducing carbon emissions and encouraging people to use energy more responsibly.

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