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    Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd in over 192 countries to increase awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. Some key points: - It aims to bring attention to issues like climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity through various events and activities around the world. - Over 1 billion people now participate each year in Earth Day events, making it the largest civic observance in the world. - Initiatives like planting billions of trees in the next five years and passing environmental laws help address problems like deforestation and pollution.

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    Earth Day

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    Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd in over 192 countries to increase awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. Some key points: - It aims to bring attention to issues like climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity through various events and activities around the world. - Over 1 billion people now participate each year in Earth Day events, making it the largest civic observance in the world. - Initiatives like planting billions of trees in the next five years and passing environmental laws help address problems like deforestation and pollution.

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    Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd in over 192 countries to increase awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. Some key points: - It aims to bring attention to issues like climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity through various events and activities around the world. - Over 1 billion people now participate each year in Earth Day events, making it the largest civic observance in the world. - Initiatives like planting billions of trees in the next five years and passing environmental laws help address problems like deforestation and pollution.

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    Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd in over 192 countries to increase awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. Some key points: - It aims to bring attention to issues like climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity through various events and activities around the world. - Over 1 billion people now participate each year in Earth Day events, making it the largest civic observance in the world. - Initiatives like planting billions of trees in the next five years and passing environmental laws help address problems like deforestation and pollution.

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    EARTH DAY

    22 April 2016
    What is Earth Day?

     One of the most widely


    celebrated  environmental events
    across the  globe
     To increase awareness and 
    appreciation of the Earth’s
    natural  environment
     Celebrated in more than 192
    countries each year
     Originally celebrated at
    Spring  Equinox around 21
    March
    Why Celebrate Earth Day?
     About appreciating the uniqueness of our
    planet Earth with its incredibley
    biodiversit .
     Various national and international
    activities are conducted to understand the
    biodiversity and how should we protect
    our nature – plants, animals and
    environment.
     Earth Day is a day dedicated to increasing
    awareness about the Earth, its issues nd a
    problems.
     Today, more than 1 billion people now
    participate in Earth Day activities each
    year, making it the largest civic
    observance in the world.
     Various policy agreements and acts are
    sanctioned such as Clear Air Act, Clean
    Water Act, Endangered Species Act and
    2 many others.
    Trees For The Earth
     GOAL
     planting 7.8 billion trees over next
    five
    years
     Fight climate change and pollution
     Reduce CO2 emissions
     Help counteract loss of species
     Help communities and livelihood

     CAUSE – planet losing over 15 


    billion trees every year to  d
    deforestation, land development
    an  bad forest management

     FOCUS – on areas affected


    by  deforestation
    3
    Community and Social Value
     Important part of every community
     Streets, parks, playgrounds – create
    peaceful,  aesthetic and pleasing environment
     Increase the quality of life by bringing
    natural  elements and wildlife habitats

    5
    Ecological and Environmental Value

     Control climate change by 


    moderating the effects of
    sun,  rain and wind
     Leaves absorb and filter
    sun’s  radiation – keep cool
    in  summer
     Preserve warmth by
    providing  screen from harsh
    wind
     Shield us from downfall
    of  rain, sleet and hail
     Lower air temperature
    and  reduce intensity of 
    8 greenhouse effect
     Benefits of Trees

     Trees heal
     Trees reduce violence
     Trees mark the seasons
     Trees create
    economic 
    opportunities
     Trees are teachers
    and playmates
     Trees bring diverse groups
    of  people together
     Trees add unity
    16
    CAMPAIGNS 
    1 5 Ideas And Ways To Celebrate Mother Nature 
    And Become An Environmental Steward
     1. Start a pledge board at work or at school.
     2. Attend an Earth Day fair.
     3. Get plugged into a group.
     4. Make a recycling plan.
     5. Fix those leaky faucets.
     6. Plant a tree.
     7. Find a carpool service.
     8. Give up bottled water
    .
     9. Start buying local.
     10. Go paperless.

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    Contd..
     11. Make a birdhouse.
     12. Make a play garden.
     13. Write a letter to your local representative.
     14. Organize a community cleanup.
     15. Walk to school.

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