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Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and is one of the biggest environmental protest movements on the planet.
About Earth Day
- It is observed annually on April 22.
- The official theme for Earth Day 2025 is “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET”.
- This year’s message focuses on the need to shift rapidly to renewable energy, urging individuals, businesses, and governments to triple clean energy production by 2030.
History of Earth Day
- The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, initiated by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as a national teach-in on environmental issues.
- The event witnessed more than 20 million Americans—10% of the U.S. population—taking to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demand a healthy, sustainable environment.
- Earth Day went global in 1990, mobilizing over 200 million people across 141 countries.
- Since then, it has become one of the largest civic observances in the world, promoting climate action and eco-conscious living.
- Earth Day serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the environment.
Source: WEF
Last updated on Dec 26, 2024
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