How to celebrate Earth Day 2021

Let’s face it, it has been a long and difficult year for the denizens of our planet since the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020. However, it is possible that things are showing up to some extent. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is still prevalent in many parts of the world, we have vaccines that may eventually bring us back from this past. And in the meantime, the Biden administration in DC is implementing environmental programs that can get the US back on track. So perhaps it is worth doing a little partying (and educating) on ​​behalf of the annual celebration of the environmental festival this year, which is scheduled for April 22.

Once again, most Earth Day celebrations will be virtual. The following is a sample of something you can see. For a more complete list, or to find Earth Day celebrations in your area, you can Use Earthday.org’s online tool For both online and on-site events.

Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth

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Earthday.org’s Second Annual “Earth Day Live: Restore Our EarthParallel to the Biden Administration’s Global Climate Summit (see below), the online live stream event will begin airing on April 22 at noon. It will feature celebrities, politicians and activists from many fields. It will be preceded by two events: on April 20, a global youth summit, and a global education conference on April 21. To participate, Go to earthday.org On the day of the event.

Leaders’ Summit on Climate

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President Biden invites 40 world leaders Leaders’ Summit on Climate Which will be on 22 and 23 April. There are weighty questions on the agenda, including reducing emissions, achieving net-zero (reducing or reducing carbon dioxide emissions), and protecting populations from climate change. You will be able to watch via the live stream link which will be available closer to the date of the event.

American Climate Leadership Summit (ACLS 2021)

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Another option is the Leaders Summit on Climate US Climate Leadership Summit, An online gathering of environmental activists to be held on 27 April – 29 April. The sessions will provide information on the current state of climate change, strategies for activism and other topics. It costs $ 25 to participate in the single stage, $ 50 to participate in the main session and single stage, and $ 75 for access to the entire event.

Join a virtual march and rally

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Two organizations, Earth Day Initiative (EDI) And Science March for NYC, Are collaborating to offer a series of online events culminating using the online gaming platform in a virtual march and rally. On Sunday, April 18, from 8pm ETM, there will be an online event with presentations by leaders, artists and speakers such as Elizabeth Warren, Kayra Sedgwick, Rosadilly Cipriani, and Mark Yaggi, exploring various environmental issues. .

On Monday, April 19, the virtual march and rally, called “SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE,” was created in the 1990s by the virtual reality space Future meets present And Gather. Through an avatar, you will be able to visit booths, talk to exhibitors and other attendees, and participate in the march at 3PM ET and organize a rally for Science NYC and March. Friday for the future (This movement was co-founded by Greta Thunberg).

You can attend by sending An RSVP via EDI site.

Virtual 5k race

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If you are a runner or a walker, We Act for Environmental Justice Is hosting a virtual 5K race, where participants will be encouraged to walk or run 5K during the week of Earth Day on April 25, 17 April. So even if your normal exercise regime is within a half-mile walk, you can still participate. You can use the race to raise money for WE ACT – or not – but all registered participants are asked to donate either a set amount or an amount of their own choosing.

Artistry for earth

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University of Utah plans to submit A series of online performance events On April 22, the most space in Utah’s campus ‘Natural History Museum’. Schedule will include A video mosaic, “Four immersive performances, arranged under classical elements: Earth, wind, water and fire,” a feature-length film exploring nature and humanity, a panel discussion, and a final show that features many different Introduces multimedia presentations.

The year earth change

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If you are a David Attenborough fan, you want to catch his latest narration special, The year earth changeA documentary about how the global human lockdown affected the non-human inhabitants of the Earth – often in a positive way. The film will begin on April 16 on Apple TV Plus; You can watch the trailer Here.

National Geographic’s Earth Day Eve

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If you want to participate in Earth Day with a party, then join National Geographic On April 21, at 8:30 pm ET for its Earth Day Eve 2021 virtual celebration, with performances by artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Willie nelson, Yo-yo ma, And Ziggy Marley, And Dr. Appeared by many environmental activists such as Jane Goodall. You can join Netgo website Or its Youtube channel – and later, continue with the music of Jayda ji On organization TikTok Channel.