The beginning of Earth Day was initiated in 1962 by US Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Earth Day An important day designed to make people around the world aware of environmental issues is held on April 22 every year. People from all over the world in 193 countries have organized various types of activities, including Thailand, which has continued to organize activities since 1990.
Earth Day was established on April 22, 1970 byUnited Nations Environment Program “UNEP” But the beginning of Earth Day was started in 1962 when US Senator Gaylord Nelson tried to drive environmental policy into the US national policy. before pushing through the United Nations
The main goal ofEarth Day is to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere Reduce the emission of chlorofluorocarbons, a key factor in the destruction of the Earth’s ozone layer. forest conservation Against the buying and selling of wild animals, promoting and instilling a love of nature among individuals without limiting nationalities.
Actions to protect the world’s environment in addition to reducing waste and conserving natureclean energy technology electric car or vehicle electric power from renewable energy sources This is a direct way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in one form.
currentEarthday.org website become the center of dissemination of activitiesEarth Day The website aims to spread awareness and promote awareness of environmental protection by working with more than 150,000 international partners.
In addition to organizing events in countries around the world, there are also online events organized under the name of the event. Earth Day Climate Action Summit the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by the middle of this century to maintain the global temperature in normal conditions Help promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. which many countries have signed together
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