Earth Day is almost here! Earth Day falls on April 22nd and is a holiday to protect plants, animals, and trees. The first Earth Day was in 1970 and was a huge success! More than 2 million people participated in the event. It is our responsibility to take care of our planet.

Earth Day highlights the damage that humans have done to the environment. Like how about 15 million trees are cut down every year. Or how even just one piece of plastic can significantly affect the world. Now imagine more than 380 million tons of that piece per year. And only 9% is recycled! 

        Earth Day was created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1969. He wanted to do something about climate change. On the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970 more than 200 million people participated. Today, more than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day. You can help too! You can start reducing your use of plastic, water, and electricity. You can also go to a park or a beach and clean up any litter or trash you see. You can also recycle your plastic. Look for the blue bin! 

Earth day is helping, but climate change, pollution, and deforestation is still affecting the world. You can start by taking part in Earth Day and celebrating it. You know what they say, “Every day is Earth Day.” 

Sources: kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/earth-day

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