Today, April 22, 2022, is Earth Day. A day set aside to celebrate the Earth, to learn about the environment, and to promote conservation. The theme chosen for this year’s event is “Invest in Our Planet.” Here are some interesting facts about Earth Day:
- Earth Day was first recognized worldwide in 1990.
- In 2009, Earth Day was officially renamed by the UN to International Mother Earth Day.
- On Earth Day 2012, more than 100,000 people rode bikes in China to reduce CO2 emissions and save fuel.
- Organizers hope to plant 7.8 billion trees during this year’s Earth Day activities.
- Earth Day has its own flag. It features a picture of the Earth taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft on its way to the Moon.