Earth Day was celebrated on 22 April 2020 which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The year 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
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The day reminds all to take care of the planet Earth.
The day raises awareness about the environment and its advocacy. On this day, schoolchildren take part in awareness rallies, environmentalists organize several events and symposium to educate people about every individual’s role in saving the environment.
This year, the public programs have been called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
People can do activities like starting an organic vegetable garden, plant more trees, teach children about the significance of saving nature, among others.
The Earth day was initiated by Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, US. Nelson had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States.
In 1969, Nelson and the others who were worried about the environment chose 22 April and organized the campus teach-ins for the students.
