I just heard on the news that the crazy\/unusual weather patterns we\u2019ve been seeing lately are the new normal \u2014 weather events are expected to be more violent from here on\u2026. I guess those \u201clazy, hazy days of summer\u2019 are gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But nonetheless, today, April 22, is Earth Day. It\u2019s also known as International Mother Earth Day.
Every year, Earth Day has a \u201ctheme.\u201d The theme for 2023, the 53rd Earth Day, is \u201cinvest in Our Planet.\u201d The idea being that businesses should shift towards sustainable practices. It\u2019s interesting that this year\u2019s theme is the same as it was in 2022. I guess maybe we didn\u2019t make much progress last year, so we\u2019ll try it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senator Gaylord Nelson established Earth Day in the 1070s. He wanted to promote ecology and increase public awareness of issues pertaining to the environment. His move was prompted after seeing the horror of the oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, in 1969<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So every year this day is set aside when humans everywhere take a minute to be grateful for our planet and the amazing natural resources we\u2019ve enjoyed\u2026. so far.
It\u2019s our duty to see that our children and grandchildren enjoy those same natural resources. Let\u2019s make every day \u201cEarth Day.\u201d
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I just heard on the news that the crazy\/unusual weather patterns we\u2019ve been seeing lately are the new normal \u2014 weather events are expected to be more violent from here on\u2026. I guess those \u201clazy, hazy days of summer\u2019 are … Continue reading