‘Planet Vs Plastics’: Earth Day Being Observed Today
World earth day is being observed today to encourage and raise awareness of climate change and environment protection.
The theme for earth day 2024 is “planet vs plastics” calling for widespread awareness on the serious issue of plastic pollution and how it harms nature.
The day aims to spread awareness about issues, including pollution, deforestation and global warming. A number of campaigns, drives and events are organized to motivate people to come together and help find solutions to problems plaguing our planet.
During the first earth day, on April 22, 1970, 20 million hit the streets across cities to protest against the impacts of 150 years of industrial development which had left a growing legacy of serious human health impacts.
Source: PTV News
