EARTH DAY 2020

April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020 marks 50 years of Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action.

About:

  • Date: Earth Day is observed every year on April 22.

  • History: It was first celebrated in 1970. On April 22, 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development.

  • Objective: To increase the awareness among common public, especially among youngsters, to get full effect of the campaign of environmental safety.

  • Organization: Earth Day Network (EDN) is the not for profit organisation that leads Earth Day worldwide. 

Source : India Today

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