Every year, Earth Day is observed with a different theme that emphasizes the myriad issues our planet is currently facing.
All life forms, from tiny microbes to people and enormous whales, are found on the lovely planet Earth. They can access everything they need, including food, shelter, and other necessities for a comfortable and healthy life.
Due to Earth’s nurturing characteristics, the term “Mother Earth” is frequently used. Unfortunately, we have started to endanger the earth because of our egotistical desires. It is essential to give the Earth’s deteriorating health the right attention and care. On April 22, people commemorate Earth Day in an effort to safeguard the world from problems like pollution and deforestation. Our earth will become a healthier and better place to live as we continue to plant more trees.
First Earth Day
To increase public awareness of environmental issues, a senator from Wisconsin in the United States launched the inaugural Earth Day celebration in 1970. Rallies were held all throughout the country, and before the year’s conclusion, the Environmental Protection Agency was created by the US federal government. More than 140 nations had participated in Earth Day by the year 1990.
Over time, this movement gathered strength, and today, with participation from over 192 nations, over one billion people annually observe this day with great excitement.
Why is Earth Day celebrated in April?
His specific event was chosen for this month for a special reason.
The cause is that spring is in the northern hemisphere while autumn is in the southern hemisphere. The spring season begins in the United States in the months of March, April, and May. Spring holidays are available to students at schools and universities around this time, which encourages many young people to participate in the activity. Approximately 10,000 primary and secondary schools, 2,000 colleges and universities, and hundreds of communities participated in the first Earth Day in the United States.
The theme of Earth Day 2023
Every year, a fresh topic is used to celebrate Earth Day, highlighting the myriad problems our world is currently experiencing. The official website for the event, earthday.org, states that “Invest in Our Planet” will be the theme for Earth Day 2023.
The intention is to persuade organizations, governments, corporations, and more than a billion participants to concentrate on enhancing the condition of our planet. According to the organization, everyone has a duty to protect the health of the earth.