published in August 2021 was described as a “code red for humanity”, with scientists warning that temperatures are set to rise beyond 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels this century . Meanwhile, there was huge disappointment around the agreement signed at“The origins and history of Earth Day [were] about motivating people to motivate their governments to take action,” Kathleen Rogers, president of.
[Earth Day] is our opportunity to once again put pressure on governments to do something about climate.”Students at Cerritos College release large balloon during rally celebrating the first official Earth Day, 22 April 1970.Earth Day takes place on 22 April every year but expect the entire month – and especially the week running up to Earth Day – to be a time when environmental issues take centre stage.