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What is Earth Day and why is it celebrated on April 22?
Earth Day is marked across the globe on April 22 to support environmental conservation efforts. It was first celebrated across US college campuses in 1970 — months after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara. The movement has since mobilised more than a billion individuals in over 192 countries. The annual event is being marked on Monday with the global theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics’.In 2016 the United Nations selected April 22 as the date for the Paris Accord — typically considered the significant...
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Editorial cartoon for Monday, April 22, 2024, Earth Day
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April 22 Frosty Start To Earth Day Then A Few Warmer Afternoons Before Another Cold Push
Monday April 22 Morning Report Earth Day is starting off very chilly for much of the Eastern US. While under a Frost Advisory, many areas have dropped into the 30s. Our region has reports of thermometers colder than forecast, meaning some areas have frost that were not under an advisory. We will recover in the