Earth Day is a name used for 2 similar global observances. While some people celebrate Earth Day around the time of the March Equinox, others observe the occasion on April 22 each year.
Earth Day aims to inspire awareness of and appreciation for earth’s environment. It’s not to be confused with Earth Hour.
Earth Day History
Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22. Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.
Celebration Earth Day
The April 22 Earth Day is usually celebrated with outdoor performances,
where individuals or groups perform acts of service to earth. Typical
ways of observing Earth Day include planting trees, picking up roadside
trash, conducting various programs for recycling and conservation,
using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches. Some people are
encouraged to sign petitions to governments, calling for stronger or
immediate action to stop global warming and to reverse environmental
destruction. Television stations frequently air programs dealing with
environmental issues.
