Wednesday 22 April 2020

Earth Day: 50 years of caring for the Earth

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Today we are celebrating a very special day on the environmental calendar: It is Earth Day. Today marks 50 years of Earth Day. It is annually celebrated all over the world on 22 April to show support for environmental protection. The first Earth Day in 1970 launched a wave of positive environmental action.

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This year the theme is Climate Action. The challenge of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary. Climate change undeniably represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable.

Join the Earth Day community for 24 hours of action in a global digital mobilization that drives actions big and small, gives diverse voices a platform and demands bold action for people and the planet. Earth Day’s goal is to mobilize the world to take the most meaningful actions to make a difference.

No matter where you are, you can make a difference. And you’re not alone, because together, we can save the Earth.

Learn more about Earth Day by clicking on the following link: https://www.earthday.org/

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