Earth Day 2020 Celebration (2)
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The document discusses the modern environmental movement, highlighting Earth's increasing environmental crises such as pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. It emphasizes the significance of Earth Day as a global initiative to raise awareness and promote actions for environmental protection since its inception in 1970. Various global celebrations and resources for education and activism are provided, urging individual and community involvement to combat pressing environmental issues.
Earth Day 2020 Celebration (2)
- 1. Earth Day Birth Of Modern Environmental Movement Vignesh Kumar V Oracle volunteers This presentation is developed under Corporate Employee Volunteering initiative by iNaturewatch Foundation
- 2. Background Change is Inevitable, And our environment is no exception. As our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more, people need to be aware of what types of environmental problems our planet is facing. Some of them are small and only affect a few ecosystems, but others are drastically changing the landscape of what we already know.
- 3. Background Major Current Environmental Problems Air Pollution Global Warming Natural Resource Depletion Waste Disposal Climate Change Loss of Bio Diversity Deforestation Ocean Acidification Water Pollution Ozone Layer Depletion Acid Rain Urban Sprawl Public Health Issues Over Population Genetic Engineering
- 4. Significance Our planet is at the edge of a severe environmental crisis. Living in an era of instant information, we are finally beginning to understand the consequences of our actions and the impact they are having on our world and our survivability as a species. People have been witnessing shortage of food, sky rocketing fuel prices, increased global warming, and changing weather patterns. The need for change in our daily lives and the movements of our government is growing. We are now in a state of planetary emergency, with environmental problems piling up high around us.
- 5. Significance It's important to educate our self about what we have and what we are losing by acting in ways that aren’t environmentally friendly or energy efficient. If humans continue to harm nature, then there will be no future to consider. We cannot physically stop our ozone layer from thinning, yet there are still so many things we can do to try and fix what we already know. By raising awareness in your local community and within your families about these issues, we can help contribute to a more environmentally conscious and friendly place for us to live.
- 6. Introduction What is Earth Day? An Annual event celebrated on April 22nd each year to demonstrate the support for environmental protection. It was launched by the trio of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (of Wisconsin), Harvard student Denis Hayes and a well- known Eco-activist named Paul ErlichIt. It is the Largest Secular Observance in the world. A day dedicated to increase awareness about the Earth, its issues and problems. It acknowledges the importance of our planet. Both adults and kids become conscious about the strategies and tactics which they can adopt in day-to-day life to ensure cleaner environments.
- 7. Introduction Events Igniting Environmental Movement The Santa Barbara Oil spill 1969, spewed 3 million gallon of crude oil, Killing thousands of birds, fishes and sea mammals across the coast of California(around 35miles). An Alarm about the potential dangers and consequences of widespread pesticide use. It raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health.
- 8. Introduction History 1970 The First Earth Day mobilizes 20 Million Americans to call for increased protection for our planet.1990 Earth Day Goes Global, mobilizing 200 Million people in 141 countries 2000 Earth Day leverages power of digital media to build millions of local conversations across more than 180 countries. 2020 Earth Day marks 50 years with global 2010 Earth Day 2010 engages 75000 global partners in 192 countries.
- 9. Introduction Accomplishments The establishment of Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 The Clean Air Act of 1970 The Clean Water Act of 1972 The Endangered Species Act of 1973 The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 The Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act aimed at “in-plant pollution”
- 10. How Relevant is Earth Day? Experts estimate we are losing 137 plant, animal and insect species every single day. Around thirty million people in India (including children) are sufferers of asthma and similar breathing difficulties as a result of pollution. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) organization, outdoor air pollution is the fifth biggest killer in India – in fact, around 100,000 premature deaths occur annually in India as a result of air pollution. Two of the world’s top ten most polluted rivers are located in India – the River Ganga and the River Yamuna. Here are Some Facts
- 11. How Relevant is Earth Day? Rainforests once covered 14% of the earth’s land surface; now it’s only 6% and experts estimate that the last remaining rainforests could be consumed in less than 40 years. The Centre for Science and Environment (based in Delhi), noted that the decline in India’s environmental standards was related to river pollution, which is significantly worse now than it was thirty years ago. Other related causes included trash piling in cities and increased toxicity to the air in urban areas. Measuring India as a whole, over 660 million people are living in areas where pollution is higher than India’s safety limits. This is over half of the country’s population. Here are Some Facts
- 12. How Relevant is Earth Day? Practice recycling, which was nearly non-existent 40 years ago. Depletion of the ozone layer has been controlled. Have alternative, energy efficient forms of energy, such as CFL light bulbs. Since Earth Day First Celebrated: Then why is Earth Heath continuing to deteriorate? We are not at this state of Environment emergency because we lack actions or failed to take steps, it’s because of lack of reach and mass practice of these actions. It’s better to be late, than Never; And the never can be eliminated only through awareness.
- 13. Earth Day Celebration In 2018, The Rotary Club of Bengaluru, India, launched 45-day long festival titled ‘Avani’, with a number a events , all focused on saving ecology. The club’s theme is ‘Urban Ecology Redefined’, aiming to raise public awareness over urban ecology. Texas' hipster capital throws an all- day celebration packed full of events like bike demos, movement classes, musical performances, and panels led by environmental justice advocates. This year’s gathering will take place on April 21 at Huston-Tillotson University.
- 14. Earth Day Celebration Japan is the most eco-friendly country in Asia, according to Yale's Environmental Performance Index. In Tokyo, Japan's capital, there's an annual Earth Day celebration in Yoyogi Park (April 21 and April 22), which was created in 1964 as the site of the Olympic Village for that year's Summer Games. A tradition since 2001, the fest attracts more than 100,000 visitors who come to hear live music and peruse stalls selling global cuisine and handmade goods. Tokyo, Japan
- 15. Earth Day Celebration Barcelona throws a memorable Earth Fair at Parc Central de Nou Barris (April 21-22), which includes a farmers' market, artisan vendors, and workshops and conferences on environmental education. NYC goes all out for Earth Day with events including the 5K Green Tour, a crash course in street tree identification in Brooklyn, and a sustainably-focused block party at Union Square.
- 16. Earth Day Celebration Vancouver, Canada is known for its annual Earth Day parade and festival (April 21), which features live music and food trucks. A tradition since 2011, the event was initiated by a local high school's climate justice group. At Portland State University's Learning Garden Laboratory, where attendees can hear about native plants, local farms, and solar energy. Portlanders can take part in a clean- up day at Sauvie Island's Walton Beach, a federal wildlife preserve.
- 17. Earth Day Celebration In the Emerald City, Seattle, you can celebrate Earth Day with cultural events such as the Pints & Public Lands Film Fest, is centered on how public lands benefit Americans and the environment. The Ecco Chamber Ensemble's Earth Day Tribute, an original musical composition inspired by the vital role water plays in our lives. Community service-minded folks volunteer to clean up parks around King County, Washington, including Skyway Park and Cecil Moses Memorial Park.
- 18. Online Resources Earth Day Network India Earth day network works towards building world’s largest environment movement to drive transformative change for people and planet. They educate, diversify and activate environmental movement worldwide. This provides you with an insight over current environmental issues and how they are tackled by the organization. It also gives individuals an opportunity to be part of their mission world wide.
- 19. Online Resources WWF India They work towards stopping degradation of planet’s natural environment, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, promoting reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. You can educate yourself about the environment, it’s priority species and critical regions requiring our attention. Opportunity provided for Individuals willing to take action.
- 20. Online Resources CEE-India An institution, playing significant role in local, national and global efforts towards sustainable development through innovations. Platform to educate yourself over various aspects influencing the earth’s health, like Climate change, waste and sanitation etc. Opportunity to get trained and apply your learning to support the mission of organization.
- 21. Virtual Celebration As Many are now homeschooling kids, Google has created 360-degree tours of 113 different national park sites, including monuments, historic sites and shorelines. The Nature Conservancy also features a series of virtual field trips designed for grades 5-8. The 2020 Earth Day Run presented by The Virtual Run Challenge, encourages participants to spend the month of April (though you can start anytime) to collectively run the distance of the equator — 24,901 miles. Log your running and walking miles every day; participation is free.
- 22. Virtual Celebration From April 20 to April 25, more than 100 speakers from five continents will participate in the largest online climate conference ever held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Topics ranging from climate finance and agriculture to circular economy and politics will be discussed and can be viewed virtually via the partnership program We Don’t Have Time. Earth Challenge 2020 app, will help gather critical environmental data near your area, providing scientists with research to help maintain a cleaner planet. Users can measure air quality and plastic pollution where they are and add each reading to a global database.
- 23. Virtual Celebration Live Streaming of online program exploring some of the big ideas behind the science of the Earth’s systems on Exploratorium. Studies indicate that repetition and activities can help students process and retain what is learned. Earth Day vocabulary lessons and activities at study.com have been specifically designed for students in ESL classes, but they can also be used for younger students learning new words through word recognition. You can use these lessons as an opportunity to build interest in Earth Day as well.
- 24. Conclusion It’s Time to Start before everything concludes. YOUR TURN NOW.
- 25. Thank You ! Contact iNaturewatch Foundation Kharghar, Navi Mumbai www.inaturewatch.org [email protected] +91 9987013144 This presentation is developed under corporate employee volunteering initiative by iNaturewatch Foundation If you wish to volunteer, contact us
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