Senator Gaylord NelsonAnnounced in Spring 1970, nationwide grassroots demonstrationThe setting: 1970Air pollution accepted as smell of prosperityThe word “environment” – hardly known20 million Americans participatedGave a boost to recycling efforts worldwide Quick Facts Founded by John McConnell in 1969Two days: April 22 & March Equinox DayApril: Anniversary of birth of modern environmental movementEarth Day 2007: one of the largest to dateEstimated 1 billion peopleReach over 17,000 organizations in 174 countriesMore than half a billion people participate each yearLargest secular holiday in the worldĪpril 22 Earth Day September 1969 conference in Seattle WashingtonU.S. Impact of plastics usage We use plastics extensively, for exampleBottled drinking water/sodaBags for groceries and many more…Disposal of plastics is not easyMajority of plastics are not bio-degradableTrashing into rivers and lakes affects fishes and other aquatic lifeExtensive plastic usage causes Emphysema & Lung cancer Impact of cutting trees and burning forests DeforestationCauses about 20-25% of all carbon emissions entering the atmosphereAbout 34 million acres of trees are lost each yearMillions of acres of rainforests are lost every year, equivalent in area to the size of Italy Impact of driving cars and flying airplanes Exhaust from carsMajor source of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphereA 12 miles per gallon vehicle in the city will emit an estimated 800 pounds of carbon dioxide over a distance of 500 city miles Exhaust from airplanesAviation industry causes 3.5 percent of global temperatureCould rise to 15 percent by 2050Carbon dioxide from constructionsBuilding structures account for about 12% of carbon dioxide emissions.
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Impact of industrial revolution Smoke from the industriesContributes to pollutionAcid rain, harmful to skin and affects drinking waterWaste dumping into lakes/riversAffects drinking waterCauses cancer and deathsMilitary industrial complexUnsafe radioactive waste disposal 8 Provides land and soil Soil to grow crops, fruits, vegetables and plantsLivelihood for farmers and sustenance for all beings (humans, animals and plants) Provides water Vital for sustenance of life on EarthClimatic changes bring in rainLakes & rivers provide water for drinking and irrigation of crops Protects us from the sun Protective atmosphereOxygen to breatheCuts off ultra-violet and infra-red raysOptimal light and heat from the sunConditions favorable for growing crops, plants, trees and flowers Only planet known to support life Only planet in the universe known to have existence of lifeWell-balanced and self-sustaining eco-systemProvides all the necessary elements for human, plant and animal lifeAir, Water, Land & Minerals What is Earth Day? A day to Appreciate Mother Earth’s environment Understand the issues that threaten herObservanceUnited Nations accepted April 22nd as the day to celebrate Earth dayEarth day is celebrated in more than 175 countries world-wideIt’s time to save Mother EarthLet us learn to love our Mother EarthIt’s time we Realize and Respond 2