Earth Day

For the past fifty years, billions of people worldwide have observed Earth Day on April 22 of each year in an effort to raise awareness of the state of our environment. Why should we keep celebrating this event every year? While some may see it as just another holiday or an excuse to dress in green and wear flower crowns, akin to St. Patrick’s Day, others are embracing more eco-friendly lifestyles on a daily basis, not just on April 22nd each year, as serious environmental concerns are being researched and addressed by politicians, well-known scientists, and young activists. To conserve the turtles, let’s start composting, recycling, repurposing, carpooling, thrifting, and using metal straws.
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History

The inception of Earth Day dates back to 1969, when US Senator Gaylord Nelson saw firsthand the devastation caused by a large-scale oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. In 1970, he called on all Americans to stand up for the environment, and thousands of American schools and universities coordinated demonstrations in support of a sustainable, healthy Earth. This includes wildlife extinction and habitat loss, as well as air pollution from industry and highways.
The inaugural Earth Day contributed to the establishment of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the enactment of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts as a result of these nationwide demonstrations. More problems exist than with the first oil disaster. perhaps with millions or perhaps billions of people on the planet, it may seem difficult for one person to slow down or stop the escalating number of natural disasters, harsh weather, and rising global temperatures. Coral reefs are reportedly dying, images of animals on land and in the ocean with junk in their stomachs or all over their bodies being shared with us, and big businesses and corporate factories all around the world are still contaminating our air and surroundings. Even a tiny activity, such as picking up trash off the sidewalk that may have otherwise ended up in the water or around an animal’s neck, has a big influence and is a positive shift.

How to Help

Cut down on your carbon footprint.

Try coming up with inventive ideas to change up your everyday schedule or your commute. Rather to driving alone, consider carpooling with friends, using public transportation, going for a stroll, a scooter ride, or a skateboard. You could even prefer this new mode of transportation to sitting in traffic, depending on the weather.

Recycle and repurpose your clothing.

Even while it might not seem like much in the big picture, your shopping habits and closet can have a detrimental impact on the environment. Purchasing gently worn or thrifted clothing online prevents the use of fresh resources in the production of more clothing that will ultimately be thrown away or recycled. According to some research, the environmental impact of internet shopping is lower because it requires around 30% fewer resources to sell products. Launch the Amazon Prime app!

Change your diet.

It is common knowledge that the production of food is responsible for approximately 25% to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the meat industry bearing the principal portion of the responsibility. According to a recent BBC research, there would be a roughly 60% reduction in food-related emissions if everyone adopted a vegetarian diet and stopped eating red meat by 2050. Instead, emissions would drop by almost 70% if everyone adopted a vegan diet. The new “Beyond Meat” burgers might be worth a try.

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