World marks Earth Day with push for more action | DW News

In 1969, over 3 million gallons (11 million liters) of oil were spilled into the ocean in California following an accident at an offshore drilling platform. Inspired by media attention drawn to the pollution, as well as a growing public interest in green issues, US Senator Gaylord Nelson devised an environmental "teach-in" at college campuses in April 1970. This event became the first Earth Day.

For Earth Day 2021, organizers have chosen the theme of "Restore Our Earth." In addition to a number of online and real-life protests and educational events, people are encouraged to organize cleanups in their own communities. Governments, organizations and individuals all have a part to play in the future of our planet — and Earth Day is one way to get involved.

In his first days in office, US president Joe Biden also announced a major climate summit on Earth Day 2021 where he is expected to strengthen climate reduction pledges. Activists hope the United States' new commitment to sustainable policies will influence other countries.

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[silvialogan]

I wish all the animals around the world a very Happy Earth Day.

[demislawson]

We should be careful on money disposal, if you're not spending to earn or get back money, then stop spending.

[newcovenantguy]

Did you know the Bible teaches climate change?
“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” 2 Peter 3:10

[Obi_boy]

Free Tibet,   Free Hong Kong, Free Inner Mongolia, Free Xinjiang, Free Macu, free  Myanmar and protect Taiwan

[Bln-fu]

*"Let's save the planet!" - everybody said, not knowing how.*

[Bastillius]

young people drive us forward because they inherit the earth from us older folk

[lucasjames]

The single greatest change we can make is to freely choose to not have children, or to only have one or two children at the most. No changes in lifestyle compare with the totality of all resources and energy used by someone over their entire lifetime, especially if you're reading this from a country with a higher rate of consumption. We have to face the new and difficult reality that there are simply too many people all at once.

[iWasimAbbas]

Those youngsters still want their iPhones charged just to make a TikTok or SnapChat

[lanceisidro]

"It's too late to some people
But its not to late for other people"

Huh.. aren't we at the same planet??

[bikram]

Those countries polluting world most giving lecture on earth 🌎 day😂😂😂😂😂

[Rayify]

LOL...u have never been to the 3rd world...i live in it...

[lanceisidro]

Soo is this like... For one day??
Or we just gonna be a hypocrite

[aarononeal]

If you're looking for a way to help the environment you can use ecosia they are a search engine that plants trees

[neoflying]

We just landed our garbage on MARS also....

[santoshpoddar]

Once the corona is over CO2 rise can be high .Thus it should be managed.

[sirsiralot]

Gender, race, environment.. anything but class! ;P

[JakubNaszkowski]

Save the planet? Yeah right we can't save ourselves yet we aim at saving the planet! Pathetic.

[microstepout]

Thank you for the reports on Earth Day
I just discovered a cool video on Youtube channel PlanetB (engl. subtitles) with good ideas to party and
celebrate Earth Day. Happy Earth Day to you all!

[Obi_boy]

If you care about the environment don't eat meat

[francismausley]

We are Spiritual creatures...time to act! "Every man of discernment, while walking upon the earth, feeleth indeed abashed, inasmuch as he is fully aware that the thing which is the source of his prosperity, his wealth, his might, his exaltation, his advancement and power is, as ordained by God, the very earth which is trodden beneath the feet of all men…." ~ Baha'u'llah, Baha'i Faith