World Environment Day

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World Environment Day Facts

• The offficial host country in 2018 is India, and the theme is "Beating Plastic Pollution".
• Top environmental issues to watch out for in 2018 include climate change, extreme temperatures and weather, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity.
• There are pros and cons to the global warming debate. This article discusses both sides.
• In a 2016 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 74% of U.S. adults said "the country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment," while 23% said "the country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment."
• As reported by the United Nations in July, 2018, a factory is under construction in Netherlands, Amsterdam, that could prove to be a breakthrough in plastic waste disposal. It will use plastic that is unrecyclable using traditional methods as fuel to power ships.

World Environment Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Get involved. You can start by registering for an event at the World Environment Day website. There are events all over the world.
• The Environmental Media Association awards are handed out each year. Take a look at the nominees and winners and give one a try.

World Environment Day References and Related Sites