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Earth Day: when is it, why does it exist and since when is it commemorated

2022-04-22T06:26:31.841Z


Millions of people celebrate Earth Day every April 22 around the world. Find a look at his story here.


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(CNN) --

Millions of people celebrate Earth Day every April 22.

Find a look at his story here.

Earth Day is celebrated every April 22, but some events take place on the weekends before or after the 22nd.

It was created in the United States to raise public awareness of environmental issues and is now celebrated around the world.

Earth Day is credited with starting the environmental movement in the United States.

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A young woman wears a face mask to highlight air pollution issues.

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A crowd attends a band concert during demonstrations in New York.

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A crowd gathers by the statue of George Washington in Union Square to celebrate Earth Day.

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In 1970, the participants of Earth Day already made this call for help to the planet.

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On a New York street, participants were collecting glass and cans for recycling.

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The celebration of Earth Day spread to the whole world.

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How was it born and since when is Earth Day commemorated?

September 1969:

Senator Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat, proposes the idea of ​​a nationwide education on the environment.

April 22, 1970:

The first Earth Day takes place in the US Approximately 20 million people participate, taking to the streets and parks to demonstrate for environmental causes.

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The US Congress creates the Environmental Protection Agency and passes the Clean Air Act.

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The 20th anniversary of Earth Day sparks renewed interest and an increase in activities and participation.

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Senator Nelson is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role as founder of Earth Day and his work on other environmental issues.

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Activists gather on Capitol Hill calling for drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, 80% below 1990 levels, by 2050.

March 31, 2016 -

The United States and China issue a joint presidential statement on climate change.

Then-US President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping will sign the Paris Agreement, a global commitment tackling climate change, on the upcoming Earth Day.

April 22, 2017 -

The first nonpartisan "March for Science," whose beginnings mirror the viral birth of the Women's March on Washington, takes place on Earth Day.

It was made up of scientists and their supporters, and largely grew out of opposition to US President Donald Trump's environmental and energy policies.

The main rally occurs on the National Mall in Washington, in addition to more than 500 "satellite marches" taking place around the world.

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Source: cnnespanol

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