Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by earthday.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.

The first Earth Day was organized in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage people to take action to protect the planet. The event was a huge success, with millions of people participating in protests, rallies, and other events across the United States. In the years since, Earth Day has grown into a global movement, with people from all over the world coming together to celebrate the planet and to work to protect it.

Earth Day is a time to reflect on the impact that humans are having on the environment and to make a commitment to living more sustainably. It is also a time to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the planet and to recommit to protecting it for future generations.

There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day, such as:

• Planting trees
• Picking up litter
• Reducing, reusing, and recycling
• Conserving water
• Using public transportation
• Driving less
• Eating less meat
• Buying local food
• Supporting sustainable businesses
• Getting involved in environmental activism

No matter how you choose to celebrate Earth Day, your actions can make a difference. Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier planet for ourselves and future generations.