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Earth Day

Definition

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.

Analogy

Think of Earth Day like a massive global birthday party for our planet where instead of receiving gifts, we give back by cleaning up, planting trees and promoting sustainable practices.

Related terms

Sustainability: A method of using resources in such a way that we meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Conservation: The act of preserving, guarding or protecting; wise use of natural resources.

Environmentalism: Political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment through changes to environmentally harmful human activities.