Many countries celebrate April 22nd Earth Day. But what exactly is its purpose, and when did it begin to be celebrated?
It all started in 1970. US Senator Gaylord Nelson set this date raising global awareness of overpopulation, pollution, biodiversity destruction and other environmental negatives. It is also a day to respect the planet and accept it as our common home and mother, as expressed by many cultures throughout history.
The first mass celebration of Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, at the urging and specific purpose of Gaylord Nelson. Ask the US government to create an environmental protection agency responsible for the protection of natural resources.
This date was chosen because it falls on the calendar during a period when there are no holidays or school activities that could reduce attendance, and it does not coincide with religious or national holidays. A Wednesday was chosen, which is one day away from the weekend and provides significant mobility for students.
Already on March 21 San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto issues first statement and various celebrations took place over several days both in this city and in Davis (California).
2,000 universities, 10,000 schools and hundreds of social groups attended the first Earth Day call on April 22, 1970. It was with tremendous pressure (Several million people across the United States attended.) succeeded in establishing the current Environmental Protection Agency and several laws for the protection of the natural environment.
In this video you can see one of the shows that day, especially in Philadelphia.
This experience continued to consolidate in the following years and spread to the rest of the planet within a few years of environmental claims being made.
There is some controversy about Author of the Earth Day sect. One possible originator of the term could be John McConnell, who presented the idea of a global celebration by that name to UNESCO at the Environment Conference, according to Wikipedia. However, it seems possible that it was Senator Gaylord Nelson himself who christened the day in this way, on the advice of a friend who works as an advertising executive.
Regardless, Earth Day has established itself as an e over the years.femerides where you will raise your voice for the problems of the planet and also recognize the need to take action to protect it.
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