Earth Day 2018 will be celebrated on April 22 like every year. 1970 was the first year that I celebrate this event; and it is a very important date since the birth of our planet is celebrated.
Unfortunately, Planet Earth needs us today more than ever, so to raise awareness we are going to talk about Earth Day 2017, how this initiative arose and some actions that we can carry out to become aware and take better care of our habitat.
When was Earth Day 2017
Last April 22nd was Earth Day 2017. All of us have many ways to help, infinite ways to cooperate. In principle, do not forget how important the use of renewable energies, clean energy instead of using fossil or polluting energy.
On the other hand, it is not bad to "waste time" to learn more about renewable energy, such as looking at documentaries Nationa Geographic, several youtube videos, ...
Take advantage of take care of water and learn how we have to do to save it, a vital thing for our survival, attend sustainability exhibitions if there are any, save energy to improve energy efficiency, reflect on those around the world who lack clean water, apply for renewable grants. Actually, with the good use of renewable energyThere are thousands of things to do.
What is Earth Day and how is it celebrated?
El Earth day mark every year the commemoration of the anniversary of the birth, in 1970, of the environmental movement as we know it today.
Earth Day (April 22) was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, when American Senator Gaylord Nelson encouraged students to develop environmental awareness projects in their communities.
Gaylord Nelson, Senator from Wisconsin, was the one who proposed the first major environmental protest in the United States to mobilize politicians, in addition to force them to include the problem of the environment environment on the country's national agenda.
The actor was a success and in fact, it became the greatest manifestation in history. People from all walks of life participated in the marches, rallies, rallies and speeches across the country. Even the congress was postponed so politicians could attend events in their hometown, and cars were not allowed to drive all day on Fifth Avenue in New York, in order to cut pollution for several hours.
At the birth of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson wrote: "It was just a gamble, but it worked." In fact, That first Earth Day, he succeeded in creating the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and, in addition, succeeded in adopting the law of "Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species" (Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species).
After the celebration of that first Earth Day of 2017, The United States Congress enacted 28 laws aimed at protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, our endangered species and their habitats, and curbing toxic waste.
Unfortunately, and despite efforts today, in the United States and in many other parts of the world these laws are not being followed. Most of them created thanks to the celebration of Earth Day.
An example of that is that it took 20 years for Earth Day to be considered World. Until the 1990, is when Earth Day became a global event, as it mobilized 200 million people in 141 countries and played a key role in environmental issues around the world.
Earth Day, how to celebrate it? already for 2018.
- Change your bulbs. Fluorescent or LED bulbs use less energy than conventional bulbs to provide the same amount of light, and last up to ten times longer.
- Plant a tree. With Arbor Day (April 27) just a few days ago. It was a good opportunity to practice planting a fruit tree or any other type of tree! It is important, as trees remove CO2 from the air and help fight global warming.
- Turn off lights and unplug cell phone chargers. This one couldn't be easier.
- Try to wash clothes "consciously." Instead of saving piles of clothes to do your laundry on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, do it at night when energy costs are lowest. If you have to do laundry during the day, try hanging your clothes outside in instead of using the tumble dryer.
- Also try some eco-friendly laundry products, You can even try making your own laundry soap.
- Drive to the speed limit. This may be the hardest, but it will save you fuel.
- Bring your own bottle of water. Reduces the amount of plastic water bottle waste that accumulates around the world. You can buy one aluminum bottle and you will save a lot.
- Recycle at work. Most people do it at home, but there are a surprising number of offices and workplaces that don't recycle. Just think about the amount of paper waste that could be recycled, and that is being thrown away.
- Learn more about the environment. Whether it's reading, watching a documentary, or attending a talk.
- Teach others. And everything you learn or do on Earth Day, you can pass it on to others so that they also celebrate caring for the earth with the importance it deserves.
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