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Apr 11, 2024 · Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and is one of the biggest environmental protest movements on the planet. The theme of Earth Day this year is 'Planet vs. Plastics' - campaigners are calling for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040. The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 finds that environmental risks ...
Apr 14, 2023 · The Earth Day 2023 Festival will take place Saturday, April 16 in New York’s Union Square, while the Earth Day 2023 Virtual Stage will stream live on Wednesday, April 19. The Earth Day Festival will run from 12 to 6 p.m. ET with booths organized by area environmental groups and initiatives from 511NYRideshare to Grounds For A Peel Composting ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April when we are encouraged to come together to work on solutions to give our planet a healthier future. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges to the health of our planet, which also impacts human health worldwide. By taking action to mitigate climate change, we can safeguard the well-being of ...
Apr 22, 2022 · Earth Day’s 2022 theme is “Invest in our planet”. The World Economic Forum's New Nature Economy Report series show that more than 50% of the world's total GDP is highly or moderately dependent on nature and its services, and $700 billion is required annually (less than 1% of global GDP) to reverse the global biodiversity crisis.
Apr 22, 2020 · Plastic Pollution. The origins of Earth Day first started 50 years ago, on April 22, 1970 when millions of Americans took to the streets to voice their concern over the treatment of the planet. Since then, Earth Day has become an international day promoting conservation and sustainability, whilst celebrating the earth's natural beauty.
Apr 14, 2022 · Earth Day takes place on April 22, and the theme for 2022 is “Invest in Our Planet”. An event called The Great Global Cleanup will take place throughout April, brining local communities together to clear up plastic pollution. Other ways to get involved include donating, getting involved in discussions and working towards a zero-waste lifestyle.
Aug 3, 2023 · Earth Overshoot Day is marked every year at the point when human consumption outstrips the resources nature can regenerate. Since the 1970s, humanity’s ecological footprint and Earth’s biocapacity have diverged to the extent that the planet’s resources now only last us until early August. The World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Earth Day 2024 was an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue of unsustainable plastic production and usage. Image: Unsplash/Jonathan Chng. 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 platform, is supporting innovative start-ups ...
Apr 22, 2022 · Image: Unsplash/Greg Rakozy. Technological innovations can help cut the carbon footprint of an increasingly energy-hungry world. They can boost energy efficiency in smartphones and computers, resulting in a net decrease in power use. AI and other technologies are also helping with studies into the causes and effects of climate change, which in ...
Apr 22, 2022 · Website traffic is set to double this year leading to increased carbon emissions. Only 17% of global electronic waste material is collected and recycled. On Earth Day, companies must focus on building circular design into the core of their processes. Video conferences, online gaming, streaming and social media have increased exponentially since ...
