Google celebrates Earth Day... Here are 3 important information about it

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/04/22

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ArabiaWeather - The world celebrates Earth Day every year, with the aim of supporting efforts to preserve the environment. This event was first launched on the campuses of American universities in 1970, in response to the major oil spill in Santa Barbara a few months later. Since then, the movement has witnessed participation More than one billion people in more than 192 countries around the world.

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When is Earth Day celebrated?

Answer: Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 annually , and this year 2024 it is celebrated under a global theme that brings together efforts titled “Planet vs. Plastic.”

In 2016, the United Nations chose April 22 as the date for the Paris Agreement, an important agreement considered a milestone in the history of climate and environmental conservation efforts. Leaders of 196 countries met on this date to adopt a legally binding agreement against global warming, and countries are expected to work to reduce the phenomenon. Global warming to 1.5°C according to the agreement, with greenhouse gas emissions peaking before 2025 at the latest, and reduced by 43% by 2030.

What is the main idea for today?

Answer: The main idea behind the “Planet vs. Plastic” campaign is to unite various stakeholders such as students, companies, governments and NGOs in their efforts to reduce the use of plastic for the sake of human health and the environment; As they aim to reduce plastic production by 60% by 2040, with an eye towards building a plastic-free future for future generations, this is what is highlighted on the official Earth Day website.