IT’S EARTH DAY AND HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
It’s Earth Day And Here’s How You Can Help
Shedd Aquarium is sharing ways Illinois residents can help protect
our planet from the safety of our own homes as people across the
globe celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day which is recognized today, April 22.
From making plant-based recipes to turning off the faucet while you wash your hands, all are encouraged to join the aquarium in taking climate actions together from our kitchens, homes and virtual communities to help fight climate change.
Themed around celebrating Earth Day inside throughout the month, Shedd’s “Earth Month In” (#EarthMonthIn) effort activates the power of collective action, where individual actions done together can have a greater impact.
In a news release, Jaclyn Wegner, director of conservation action at the Shedd Aquarium said, “Though we can’t physically gather to celebrate Earth Day this year, we can still take action independently from our own homes that together help fight climate change and protect our planet.” She added, “Just as we saw 50 years ago on the first Earth Day, collective action is incredibly effective and a proven method for driving positive change for people and wildlife alike.”
The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, during which 20 million Americans gathered across the nation to fight for planet Earth.
It led to monumental environmental policies in the United States, including the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. Since then, Earth Day has gone global, rallying 1 billion people annually.
For this milestone Earth Day, Shedd will celebrate all month long. More information about the aquarium’s climate actions can be found below or on Shedd Aquarium’s website: https://www. sheddaquarium.org/care-and-con- servation/earth-day-in-2020.
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