Earth Day Special – Sustainable Living for a Sustainable Environment
An article published in January 2023 reported per decade increase of 0.08° C in earth’s temperature since 1880 which rose to 0.18° C per decade since 1981. Another data published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has estimated that this will rise up to 1.5°C between the period of 2030 and 2035. These facts are alarming.
There have been many factors that have led to the degradation of our planet. Unrestrained human activities have immensely damaged the environment at a whooping rate. Water, soil & air pollution, deforestation, overpopulation; these are some of the major factors responsible for the massive climate change.
Considering the imminent threat of global warming, environmental organisations throughout the world have suggested many ways to fight this menace. From promoting general awareness towards environmental protection to making people sensitive enough to live in a responsible manner, they are leaving no stone unturned to meet the goal of saving the earth.
Earth Day is a part of these initiatives that started in the year 1970. Since then, it is being celebrated each year on April 22 across the world. The objective of the event is to make people aware and sensitive towards the conservation and preservation of our planet.