HashtagsCompiled on | #EarthDay, #EarthDay2023 |
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Related Hashtags | #InvestInOurPlanet, #Sustainability |
2023 Date | April 22, 2023 |
2024 Date | April 22, 2024 |
![]() Earth Day HistoryEarth Day seeks to highlight and promote efforts dedicated to the protection of the environment. As we enter the 21st century, we face many environmental crises including global warming, deforestation, endangered wildlife, shortages of potable water, and widespread pollution. These crises negatively affect our planet’s resources, and they pose serious risk to our long-term lifestyles and health. In 1970, a US Senator named Gaylord Nelson was inspired to raise public awareness about environmental problems. He campaigned across the nation with the hopes of gathering public support. He hoped to have environmental protection included in the national political agenda. His efforts were rewarded later in July of 1970 when the United States Environmental Protection Agency was created. With it the came the passing of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Today, Earth Day is celebrated by billions of people around the world and is observed in over 190 countries. Worldwide, Earth Day celebrations utilize educational programs to inform people of ways that can help protect the environment and its natural resources. It is observed annually on April 22nd. Top Tweets for Earth Day -Updated
Earth Day Facts & Quotes
In the News and Trending for Earth DayUpdated The 7: Our planet this Earth Day; what McCarthy said about pushing Trump to resign; Florida’s fight with Disney; and morewashingtonpost.com FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen America's Forests, Boost Wildfire Resilience, and Combat Global Deforestationwhitehouse.gov Climate Rallies Planned for White House and Across U.S.nytimes.com Celebrate Our Ocean This Earth Dayoceanconservancy.org
Earth Day Top Events and Things to Do
Earth Day References and Related SitesUS Environmental Protection Agency: Greenhouse Gas Emissions www.eia.gov: U.S. Energy Information Administration CO2 emissions facts 2022 www.earthday.org: Earth Day theme 2023 |
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