Since the first Earth Day in 1970, hundreds of millions of people around the world join together every year to raise awareness about the serious environmental issues that we face as a global society.

From acid rain to the devastation of our rainforests, from global warming to global farming, Earth Day is an opportunity for people to gather, engage in dialogue, and educate one another on the issues we face, and how to take both local and global action.

This year, on April 22, find out what is happening in your community to commemorate Earth Day. If nothing is happening, then it’s time to make something happen!

Gather some neighbors together to discuss the environmental issues you are facing in your own backyard, make up some posters to generate awareness around a particular issue that you feel passionate about, or host a community plant and garage sale.

While Earth Day gives us a special opportunity to talk about the environmental issues that we face, it is important to remember that every day needs to be Earth Day in our homes, workplaces, and communities.

It’s up to each of us to make the small and often simple changes in our daily lives—and then tell others about our experiences—to ensure that sustainable lives lead to a sustainable Earth for generations to come.

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