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/

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day

https://www.earthday.org/

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2020/

Earth Day

Earth Day is annually celebrated on the 22^nd of April. It is observed all over the world and several events are held to support Mother Nature. This day commenced in 1970 and is coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. Rallies, conferences, outdoor activities, and service projects occur. It places the spotlight on the threats the planet face as well as what an individual and communities can do to protect our beautiful Earth. On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement was signed by the United States, China, as well as 120 other countries, and it was a key requirement for the entry into force of the historic draft climate protection treaty adopted by consensus of the 195 nations present at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.

A march of science will take place and several communities celebrate Earth Week, comprising of an entire week of activities focused on the environmental issues that the world currently faces.

The essence of this critical environment day is to encourage people across the world to be more environmentally friendly.

So, what can you do?

·         Promote understanding of important environmental issues so that more people are aware of the critical actions we need to take to protect our environment.

·         Commit yourself to service on or around Earth Day by planting trees, participating in a beach clean-up, or help your local community garden.

·         Or simply take a walk in nature

·         Participate in recycling activities

·         Appreciate Mother Nature and all she does for us!

References 

http://www.livescience.com/50556-earth-day-facts-history.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/science/happy-earth-day-2017-what-10268507?service=responsive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day

Theme for Earth Day 2016: Trees for the Earth

The theme of this year's Earth Day is: Trees for the Earth. 

Earth Day is annually celebrated on 22 April. It marks an important environmental day that is celebrated all over the world. The Earth Day Network aims to plant 7.8 billion trees. The organisation notes that "trees will be the first of five major goals we are undertaking in honor of the five-year countdown to our 50th anniversary". These positive initiatives will impact the environment which will ultimately lead to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable planet for all.

There are several reasons why trees were chosen, mainly because (Earth Day Organisation 2016):

• Trees help combat climate change. They absorb excess and harmful CO2 from our atmosphere. In fact, in a single year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the same amount of CO2 produced by driving the average car 26,000 miles.
• Trees help us breathe clean air. Trees absorb odours and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone) and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark.
• Trees help communities. Trees help communities achieve long-term economic and environmental sustainability and provide food, energy and income.

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Reference
The Earth Day Network. Available from: http://www.earthday.org/earth-day/earth-day-theme/#sthash.o31ffYg6.dpuf

How you can contribute to Earth Day and beyond

Please take a moment to think about what your impact is doing to Mother Nature and how it will affect future generations to come and to be mindful of what your behaviour is doing to the environment and to protect the one planet we got.

We belong to the Earth

If you care about the earth, there are several ways in which you can participate and celebrate in Earth day by simply making a few little changes to your daily routine in order to make the world a better place, such as:

·         Plant trees

·         Reduce the use of plastic bags to avoid soil and water pollution
·         Recycle!
·         Pick up litter around your neighbourhood
·         Start composing by turning your food waste into soil
·         Wear environmental colours such as green, brown or blue clothes to show your support
·         Reduce your footprint to reduce your overall impact on the planet
·         Teach people that every day is earth day and to take care of the earth on daily basis
·         Use certified natural skin-care products
·         Use the cold water setting on your washer
·         Replace old, inefficient light bulbs with new energy-saving ones
·         Adjust Your Water Heater
·         Make a pledge to keep water clean and accessible
·         Buy local produce to help reduce your carbon footprint
·         Change your computer settings to turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity
·         Recycle your E-Waste
·         Go solar which is both energy cost effective and simultaneously helping to protect the
       environment.
·         Lastly, something that is free and requires only your time is to take a walk in nature and simply
       appreciate it.

Change is possible, step by step, each individual can do their bit to save the environment from irreversible destruction. One person can’t do it alone, but as a group of nature enthusiasts it is possible to make a true and great difference. Mother Nature will truly thank us if we do!

Celebrating Earth Day on 22 April

Earth Day is annually celebrated on the 22^nd of April. More than 1 billion people enthusiastically participate in this imperative day.



Celebrating Earth Day

This an important day in environmentalists’ green eyes and we strive to make noticeable awareness about this day and to essentially celebrate and participate in Earth Day every single day. The environmental community comes together to help raise awareness to protect the environment and the climate.

It is about making people aware and to inspire them to participate and show their support for environmental protection and sustainable development and to change our behavior and fight for a clean environment. Various groups and communities show their support and to celebrate clean air, land, and water. This day puts a spotlight on the imminent and unique environmental challenges and issues and to protests against the deterioration of the environment.

This day is about truly honoring Mother Nature.

This day is globally coordinated by the Earth Day Network which does an extraordinarily good job of raising environmental awareness around the world and to globally create positive change and to raise awareness about the link between economic growth and sustainability as well as seeking to choose clean and greener energy solutions. They work towards a better environmental future.

Earth is the only planet where life is possible and it is necessary to maintain the natural assets of the earth in order to continue the life on the earth.

Truly making an environmentally friendly difference

Let’s all celebrate Earth Day and daily help to protect Mother Nature while daily keeping an environmentally friendly future in mind. Remember, give Mother Nature a reason to love us back.

For more information with regards to this important day and what you can do to participate and help, please visit:

http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-history-movement

http://www.un.org/en/events/motherearthday/

http://www.livescience.com/45004-eight-energy-saving-tips.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ryan-scott/earth-to-man-sos-this-ear_b_7097848.html