What Meaningful Things Are Actually Happening On Earth Day This Year

Earth Day, a 45-year old celebration of the Earth and call to protect it, falls annually on April 22. While it functions primarily as a symbolic reminder of the way that humanity and nature must agree to co-exist, it is also an opportunity to highlight and incite action. This year’s Earth Day comes at an especially prominent moment in the global effort to confront climate change, and there are a number of efforts underway to make it a memorable one.

Earth Day Should Be Less About Our ‘Precious Planet’ And More About Saving Ourselves

In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama said, “Wednesday is Earth Day, a day to appreciate and protect this precious planet we call home.  And today, there’s no greater threat to our planet than climate change.”