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Earth Day is a day to take in your surroundings, appreciate them, and make an effort to be kind to your planet. ... Everyday should be #EarthDay, but since it's not make sure you do your part ...
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
“Every day is Earth Day, and I vote we start investing in a secure climate future right now.” —Jackie Speier “All we have to do is to wake up and change.” —Greta Thunberg.
A college student in a gas mask "smells" a magnolia blossom during the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 in New York City. Credit - AP. M ore than 8 billion people inhabit Earth, and soon a ...
The March for Science (formerly known as the Scientists' March on Washington) [6] was an international series of rallies and marches held on Earth Day.The inaugural march was held on April 22, 2017, in Washington, D.C., and more than 600 other cities across the world.
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging the individuals, communities, and businesses to give an hour for Earth, and additionally marked by landmarks and businesses switching off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March, as a symbol of commitment to the ...
That first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, along with environmental laws like the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational ...
They then invited children from across New York City to celebrate the first Earth's Birthday on the Great Lawn of Central Park. [4] With the help of teachers, donors and the Parks Commission, the children celebrated the 20th anniversary of Earth Day on April 20, 1990, and were joined by NYC Mayor Dinkins. [5]