Earth Day 2022 : Global protests staged as WHO says keep fossil fuels in ground

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GLOBAL protests are taking place to mark Earth Day, a global event to celebrate and mobilise in support of protecting the environment.

This has included a blockade by Extinction Rebellion members at a printing works for major US newspapers – including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal – in a protest against media climate coverage. The group said 15 activists were arrested.

Other rallies are taking place across the US and the world, including planned demonstrations against Russian fossil fuels in Europe.

Many other events are being held across the globe to celebrate the 52nd annual event for the environment, including talks, film screenings and local litter picking events.

Earth Day 2022 has a theme of “Invest in our Planet” with a focus on encouraging individuals, businesses and world leaders to invest and switch to greener technologies and practices.

The World Health Organisation called for fossil fuels to “stay in the ground” to prevent air pollution as it tweeted about the annual day for the environment.

Earthday also referred to as International Mother Earth Day is celebrated annually on the 22nd of April.

The day is set aside to spread awareness about issues, including rampant increase in pollution, global warming and deforestation which harm the environment and result in the destruction of the planet. – Independent/NDTV Education

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