Earth Day 2023: Everything You Need To Know

April 22 is Earth Day, a global celebration of environmental protection. The increasing environmental awareness among people gives this year's Earth Day special significance. Across the world, people participate in Earth Day celebrations by planting trees and clearing up trash. But the origin of Earth Day is a mystery to many people.

Earth Day: A Chronology

In 1970, as part of a broader environmental movement, the inaugural Earth Day was held. The tradition began in the same year when Americans were using enormous quantities of leaded gas in their cars. Industrial smoke also added to the smog. The United States had no idea what would happen. McConnell, a peace campaigner, proposed honouring the Earth at a UNESCO convention in San Francisco in 1969. The United States had a significant role in the original Earth Day. Moving forward, the day has been adopted on a global scale, and events are held all over the world to raise awareness of Earth Day. Roughly 141 countries observe it.

Significance of Earth Day

Even after all these years, Earth Day is still incredibly significant in the ongoing struggle for a cleaner, safer environment. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that the climate catastrophe is worsening at an unprecedented rate in India. Air pollution, water pollution, waste management, biodiversity loss, and food and water shortages were also discussed in the report as five of the country's most pressing environmental problems.

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How to Honor Mother Nature on April 22

Plantation 

In honour of Earth Day, get in touch with nature by planting some trees. Trees slow down global warming by taking in excess carbon dioxide and making a cosy home for wildlife. The quickest method of helping the environment.

Save Resources

This Earth Day, resolve to do your part by cutting back on trash. Obtain some reusable tote bags, water bottles, and other necessities to start. Reduce your purchases of packaged goods and eliminate your use of plastic straws.

Pick up Garbage

Earth Day can also be observed by organizing a cleanup effort. Gather your loved ones and begin cleaning up your neighborhood immediately.

Themes for Earth Day 2023

EarthDay.org, an organization responsible for planning Earth Day around the world, chooses a new theme every April. 'Invest In Our Planet' will be the theme of Earth Day 2023. The concept would be a carryover from the 2022 campaign drive. The goal of this subject is to inspire individuals, organizations, and nations to collaborate for the benefit of future generations and the protection of the Earth. Kathleen Rogers, president of Earthday.org, recently stated that "in 2023 we must come together more together to fight for the planet." The onus for combating the climate problem and sparking the acceleration of change to a green, prosperous, and equitable future lies equally with companies, governments, and civil society. For the sake of future generations and the success of the green revolution, we must work together. Now is the moment to put money into saving Earth.