Did you know that more than 2 billion tons of waste are dumped worldwide every year, or that 800 people die from air pollution every hour? It’s pretty shocking, isn’t it?
If we want things on our planet to improve, we need to get serious and start making some changes. That’s the goal of Earth Day!
Exercise
Tap all the highlighted words in the article below to see their definition. ⇩What is Earth Day?
Earth Day is held every year on April 22 to celebrate the protection of the environment.
Known as International Mother Earth Day in some places, it’s celebrated in 193 countries.
This year is Earth Day’s 51th anniversary!
How it started
The first Earth Day happened in the United States in 1970 when 20 million people gathered to protest oil spills, smog, and water pollution.
The first Earth Day resulted in some new laws, such as the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. It also led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“The earth is what we all have in common.“
How you can celebrate
Normally, Earth Day includes events like beach and river cleanups.
This year , just like last year, will be different due to social distancing, but there are still a lot of events going on!
Attend virtual events
Celebrate Earth Day by visiting earthday.org to check out some online events like live-streamed discussions, educational sessions, and documentaries.
Make a video
Maybe you have a thriving vegetable garden, or know how to make Earth-friendly cleaning products. Upload a video to share information and educate viewers!
Learn something
Do you want to be more environmentally friendly but aren’t sure where to start? Read about some things you could do, like recycling properly or setting up a compost bin.
Plant flowers
If you’ve got some space outside, do some research and plant flowers that attract important pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees!
Do a plastic check
Look around your home and see how much single-use plastic you’re using (like shopping bags and restaurant takeaway containers)—then think of ways to use less!
Make lasting changes
Earth Day is a time to do something good for the environment, but it takes more than one day a year. To make a difference, we need to change our habits and do better every single day.
Exercise
Choose the correct option.
Earth Day Comprehension
I try to use less plastic, to eat less meat, to walk instead to use the car… Every single action is important to save the Earth!
I loved this text! We need take care of our environment!
I always try to learn more about growing vegetables and how you can improve productivity using less water and space.
I know it’s hard to prevent the polution destroys our planet 🌎. But I can help with not drive my car a lot. I hope that the people thinks like me.😀😀😀
People should walk instead of driving their car mostly the destination is close