Earth Day Insights

Welcome to the Earth Day Fact Sheet, your passport to understanding and celebrating our planet!

Earth Day is not just another date on the calendar, it's a global awakening, a call to action, and a
testament to the power of collective passion and purpose.

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, serves as a reminder of the critical importance of
environmental conservation and sustainability. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has grown into
a global movement, inspiring millions to act toward protecting our planet and its precious resources.

This fact sheet highlights key environmental issues that threaten the health of our
planet and underscores the urgent need for collective efforts to safeguard Earth
for future generations.

Plastic Pollution: Plastic pollution has reached crisis levels, with millions of tons of
plastic waste entering our oceans and landfills each year. Single-use plastics, such
as bottles, bags, and packaging, contribute significantly to this problem, posing
threats to marine life and ecosystems.

Check out the links below to explore more about plastic pollution:

Plastic: a threat to human health

https://www.earthday.org/fact-sheet-the-plastic-threat-to-human-health/

Microplastics and human health

https://www.earthday.org/fact-sheet-microplastics-and-drinking-water/

Declining Biodiversity: The world is currently facing a biodiversity crisis, with species disappearing at
an alarming rate due to habitat destruction,
climate change, pollution, and other human
activities. Earth Day underscores the importance
of preserving biodiversity and protecting
endangered species through conservation efforts,
habitat restoration, and sustainable practices.

Your food for thought! Click the link below to

learn more about it:

https://www.earthday.org/fact-sheet-global-
species-decline/

https://www.earthday.org/fact-sheet-bees/