ISLAMABAD: Earth Day will be marked tomorrow (Saturday) worldwide, including in Pakistan. The event aims to increase awareness and appreciation for the planet’s environment and is known as ‘International Mother Earth Day.
Earth Day is usually celebrated with different outdoor performances, where individuals and groups perform acts of service to the Earth.
Common ways of observing the Day include planting trees, removing roadside trash, conducting different conservation programs for recycling, and using recyclable containers for lunches and snacks.
Ways to Mark Earth Day
Some persons also sign petitions to governments, calling for immediate and stronger action to reverse environmental destruction and stop global warming.
Television stations air programs dealing with environmental problems to increase awareness about the growing issues of air, soil, and water pollution. Earth Day was first marked in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to respect life on the planet and promote ecology , as well as encourage awareness of environmental issues.
Some persons prefer to observe the Day around the time of the March equinox. The celebration of the Day in Pakistan is an opportunity to boost the country’s commitment to environmental protection and spread awareness of the urgent issues related to climate change.
As the problems of environmental destruction and global warming becoming increasingly serious, Earth Day provides as a reminder that every activity counts in preserving the planet for future generations.
