- Date: April 22nd, annually
- Mission: To broaden, educate, and activate environmental movements globally.
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Theme for 2025: “Our Power, Our Planet” – Emphasizes renewable energy and calls for tripling clean energy capacity by 2030.
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Origin: The first Earth Day in 1970 was inspired by a massive oil spill in California.
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Impact: Led to significant environmental legislation in the US, including the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Global Event: Became a global event in 1990, involving 200 million people across 141 countries.
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Significance: Offers an opportunity to celebrate green initiatives and ongoing environmental protection efforts worldwide.
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Activities: People globally unite, organize events, and raise awareness about environmental threats.
