With a global population surpassing 8 billion, an autumn occasion serves as a poignant reminder for everyone to nurture their shared habitat.
Established in 1970, Earth Day falls on 22 April. It was initially conceived by American advocates seeking to highlight the escalating environmental deterioration nationwide. Over time, this observance has gained traction internationally, with more than 190 nations officially recognising Earth Day on their annual calendars.
Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day, said, ‘The word environment means what surrounds you. In the case of plastics we have become the product itself; it flows through our blood stream, adheres to our internal organs, and carries with it heavy metals known to cause cancer and disease.’ Denis Hayes, founder of Earth Day, said, ‘The UAW was by far the largest contributor to the first Earth Day, and its support went beyond the merely financial. It printed and mailed all our materials at its expense, even those critical of pollution-belching cars.
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