(
课件网) Don't drop your rubbish Don't leave the water running Don't use up all that plastic Do you really need the light on 别扔垃圾 不要让水（龙头）开着 别把那些塑料都用完了 你真的需要开着灯吗 Earth Day FAQs Is Earth Day international How is Earth Day celebrated Is Earth Day always on April 22 Who created Earth Day Where did Earth Day start FAQs abbr.常见问题解答（Frequently Asked Questions） Earth Day FAQs Is Earth Day international Yes! Although it is called Earth Day and it began in the US, the day is now celebrated and observed in a majority of the countries throughout the world–at least 193 countries. How is Earth Day celebrated Individuals, groups, organizations and communities can all celebrate Earth Day by raising awareness, participating in sustainability projects, volunteering, making donations and so much more. Is Earth Day always on April 22 Yes! Ever since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22. The original idea to reach college students made this the perfect time between spring break and finals. Who created Earth Day Although the stage was set at the 1969 UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, the execution of the day can be credited to(归功于) US Senator Gaylord Nelson who proposed an environmentally focused day for college campuses. The idea grew from there. Where did Earth Day start The first ideas for Earth Day were formulated in the United States and meant to be observed as “teach-ins” on college campuses, but the idea quickly grew and it eventually turned into an international day including most of the countries on the planet. The History of Earth Day Earth, due to (because of)human activity, is in trouble. The ozone layer is depleting(消耗), ecosystems are being lost and people are starving and dying of dehydration(脱水). Endangered species(濒危物种) are disappearing rapidly, our water and air is becoming increasingly(正变得越来越)polluted, and weather systems are being pushed to the extreme. A scary picture indeed, but thankfully one we can all do something about! Earth Day, one of the first global initiatives to protect and conserve the earth, has become an annual event that strives for(争取,奋斗) positive change on a global scale. It aims to inspire individuals, communities, businesses and governments all over the world to take action and help preserve the planet. [N-COUNT]An initiative is an important act or statement that is intended to solve a problem. (重要的) 法案; 倡议 [V-T]If you preserve something, you take action to save it or protect it from damage or decay. 保护 [V-T]If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time. 节省 [V-T]To conserve something means to protect it from harm, loss, or change. 保护 Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of(提高意识) the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for f ... ...
