Earth Day

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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics - A Call to Action

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Join the movement for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 and make every day Earth Day! Discover the impact of plastic pollution and the optimism of experts in combating climate change.

Earth Day 2024 is ringing the alarm bells on the environmental threat posed by plastic consumption and pollution. The focus this year is on the urgent need to address the health risks associated with plastic use, highlighting the detrimental effects on human health and wellbeing. The call to action is clear - demand a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 to safeguard our planet.

Amidst the climate and environmental crises facing the world, Earth Day serves as a platform to assess the progress made in conservation efforts. Experts emphasize the role of hope in driving positive action to combat the challenges posed by the climate crisis. The global community is urged to come together to continue making significant strides towards a sustainable future.

This Earth Day, 11 heartfelt letters are penned to the planet, expressing love, remorse for past actions, and a shared commitment to a greener, more sustainable world. It's a time for reflection, action, and unity in the fight against plastic pollution and environmental degradation.

As we celebrate Earth Day, the message resonates - make every day Earth Day to prevent irreparable damage to our planet. The Pledge 1% initiative offers a pathway for ongoing environmental advocacy beyond this day of commemoration, emphasizing the individual and collective responsibility to protect our Earth.

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Monday numbers: Earth Day 2024 and the environmental ... (The Progressive Pulse)

For 2024, the Earth Day website is highlighting the threat to human health and wellbeing posed by plastic consumption and pollution.

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The heat is on: Earth Day 2024 puts spotlight on plastics (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists)

Taking the pulse of the climate and environmental crises facing the planet, and what is being done about them.

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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics (Ecotricity)

This Earth Day, we're joining the call to demand a 60 percent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. To do this, the world needs to stop ...

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Earth Day: love letters and tender meditations to our planet in peril (The Irish Times)

An apology, a declaration of love, a lament for times lost and a resolve to do better are among 11 letters to the planet to mark Earth Day.

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For Earth Day 2024, experts are spreading optimism – not doom ... (USA TODAY College)

Hope can fuel the action needed to keep tackling the climate crisis. Experts say tremendous progress has already been made.

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Earth Day puts focus on conservation efforts (Voice of America)

Rubbish including discarded plastic bottles and food wrappers, is pictured floating on the water surface in the Marine Lake at West Kirby in northwest England ...

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Make every day Earth Day or face destruction, says nature writer (BBC News)

Norfolk conservationist Simon Barnes is an advocate of returning land to nature.

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What's Happening On Earth Day And How To Continue Fighting For ... (Forbes)

Discover Earth Day activities and initiatives and learn how the Pledge 1% initiative helps continue the fight for a better planet beyond just one day.

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Happy Earth Day! (US Department of Commerce)

It's inspiring to see so many Commerce employees embracing the great outdoors and making efforts to reduce plastic waste. We hope you enjoy these photos as much ...

It's Earth Day: Paper or Plastic? (Psychiatric Times)

Today is Earth Day 2024. Its theme is a trigger for me that brings me right back about 17 years ago to my epiphany about climate change and our environment. The ...

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Celebrating Earth Day | Sustainability | News (Arsenal.com)

As a global, annual event, Earth Day has long been an important part of the calendar for those who want to try to make changes to their lifestyle and have a ...

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Earth Day 2024 raises awareness of health risks of plastics, with ... (WABC-TV)

Monday is Earth Day and the official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics."

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The Earth Day 2024 Google doodle is a climate change reminder (Space.com)

For Earth Day this year, the Google doodle is highlighting areas of our planet it sees itself in.

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Earth Day 2024 raises awareness of health risks of plastics, with ... (WLS-TV)

What you can do to help protect Earth: · Try reusable straws, bags and water bottles · Try to use less water when brushing teeth, washing dishes and showering.

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Earth Day 2024 (planet.com)

Planeteers star-gaze a lot (you have to when your satellite office is in orbit), and we believe in using space to help life on Earth. But we also believe ...

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Earth Day: 4 big ideas for developing a sustainable plastics ecosystem (World Economic Forum)

The theme of Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs Plastics, to raise awareness of the issue of plastic pollution. UpLink the World Economic Forum's open innovation ...

Earth Day 2024: A Renewed Commitment to Protect Our Planet (US Embassy and Consulate in Poland)

Over the last five decades, environmental diplomacy has contributed to repairing the hole in our ozone layer, reducing the pollution that causes acid rain, and ...

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Earth Day 2024: A Renewed Commitment to Protect Our Planet (US Embassy & Consulates in China)

Over the last five decades, environmental diplomacy has contributed to repairing the hole in our ozone layer, reducing the pollution that causes acid rain, and ...

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How Earth Day Went Global, and How We Can Use it To Save Our ... (Earth Day)

From the first Earth Day in 1970 to its global expansion in 1990, explore its impact on legislation, global unity, and modern-day celebrations worldwide.

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World Rugby marks Earth Day 2024 (SA Rugby)

To celebrate Earth Day, World Rugby on Monday launched its 'Rugby for Nature' initiative and toolkit to highlight the importance of nature to the game, ...

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