The month of April is the annual event which takes place, dedicated to raising environmental awareness and promoting protecting the planet. The main focus of the month is earth day on the 22nd of April.
Earth Month began in 1970 where climate change was discussed and to think of ways to protect the environment after the book "Silent Spring" was written in 1962 to raise awareness on the effects of air pollution on living organisms and the oil spill in California in 1969 causing senator Gaylor Nelson to form an organisation to safeguard the environment. In 1990 Earth Mont became global, reaching 141 countries and 200 million participants, all wanting to help raise awareness and help find ways to help the environment.
Many people use this month to reflect on how they can help the planet and what they can do for the environment. It's important to raise awareness , encourage sustainable living and advocate for solutions for the environmental issues.
Earth month is important because it causes immediate action, allowing more discussions to reach wider audiences. During this month more funds can also be raised to help provide financial support to implement effective solutions.
It's vital that we remember that the Earth is our home, we should protect it for not just ourselves but for future generations to come so they can live on the same beautiful and incredible earth that we are lucky to be on.
Facts You Should Know
Experts are currently predicting that withing the next two decades that there will be a dramatic rise in temperature by 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit due to excessive carbon emissions.
The hottest years currently on record were 2016 and 2020.
Many species are currently at risk of extinction due to climate change for more than one million species!
The main contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is deforestation, caused by humans.
Global warming is caused by the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
The earths temperature is rising due to the disruption of natures balance.
What can you do to help?
This month, attending events, volunteering, ensure your making sustainable choices during your daily life and advocate. Learning about environmental issues and educating yourself on those can help you understand why you should live a more sustainable life.
Plant a tree to help! Many organisations have tree planting projects which you can volunteer for. Planting tree's is a simple but effective way to help fight against climate change and anyone can do this.
Donating to charities and organisations which are dedicated to helping save the planet and find solutions to fight against climate change. Raising these funds can help give these organisations access to more advanced equipment helping them have a broader reach.
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