*Earth Day*
“The earth doesn’t belong to us , we belong to the earth”
Earth day is a day for all of us to get free time from your busy lives and have a look
on what’s happening around us . Observe the changes in the environment , the
climate , the birds evolution etc.
Every year 22nd April is dedicated to the earth as the “Earth Day” . The main aim of
this day is spread awareness on the negative impact of our actions as mankind have
on our environment and earth as a whole , and is a day for political action and civic
participation.
The first earth day took place on April 22nd , 1970. The polluted river caught fire on
several occasions between 1936 and 1969, when debris and oil had concentrated on
the waters surface and ignited, A blaze in 1969 came at a time of increasing
environmental awareness and symbolized years of environmental neglect.
Earth day 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth day . Celebrations will include
activities such as the great global clean up , citizen science , advocacy , education and
art.
Some simple facts to save our Earth
• Use the formula 3R’s [reduce, reuse and recycle].
• Help the volunteers to keep the surroundings clean.
• Conserve water and electricity.
• Educate people about earth.
• Plant a tree.
• Say no to plastic bags.
• Use public transport.
• Save natural resources.
The theme for earth day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge but also
the vast opportunities of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the
most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.
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