Happy Earth Day 2019 HIGHLIGHTS: This year’s theme is ‘protect our species’ | World News, The Indian Express

Happy Earth Day 2019 HIGHLIGHTS: This year’s theme is ‘protect our species’ | World News, The Indian Express

By Express Web Desk |New Delhi |Updated: April 22, 2019 8:10:56 pm

Happy Earth Day 2019 HIGHLIGHTS: This year’s theme is ‘protect our species’

Earth Day 2019 Highlights: First celebrated in the United States in 1970, the idea of commemorating such a day was propounded by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator from Wisconsin.

According to Earth Day Network, this year’s Earth Day is dedicated to protecting our species and raise awareness about the accelerating rate of extinction. (File Photo)

Earth Day 2019 Highlights: On the occasion of Earth Day 2019, several events and campaigns are being held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This is a day which is meant to emphasise the need to protect the planet and preserve its environment.