Tag: Earth Day
An Historic Day at the UN 165 member states signed the Paris Agreement on Friday, the first day it was open for signing, which is indeed a new high in the history of multilateral agreements. The EU-Turkey Statement: A Treaty That Violates Democracy (Part 1 of 2) and (Part 2 of 2) We knew that this agreement is wrong on so many levels. Here is another great publication about it. What Does it Mean to Sponsor Terrorism? I think the list of states that directly or indirectly “sponsor” terrorism is too long, and this article only scratches the surface.
united-nations: “No one, in any nation can avoid the impacts of climate change. We all have a responsibility – and an opportunity – to tackle climate change, starting today and wherever you are”. In his latest LinkedIn Pulse piece, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon explains why countries should sign the Paris Agreement on climate change – and why you should care. Find out here: http://j.mp/1YJ9aNR On this Earth Day, UN member states are signing the Paris Agreement in New York City. Also, this year’s theme is Trees for the Earth: Trees help combat climate change.They absorb excess and harmful CO2 from our atmosphere….
This Earth Day, I ask Americans and concerned citizens everywhere to crank up the volume. Let’s act on climate. Secretary Kerry on Earth Day, April 22, 2015 (via statedept)
Earth Day has a special meaning in the year which is crucial for the fight against climate change. This year the United Nations will decide on the Sustainable Development Goals and we will see whether member states are willing and able to take necessary action to preserve our Earth for the next generations. On a lighter note, have you played Google’s Earth Day Quiz? Turns out I’m a woolly mammoth! (”So unique, you’re technically extinct. But on the bright side, scientists hope to be able to clone you some day!” – uhm, good for them…)
united-nations: 22 April is International Mother Earth Day! Earth Day 2014 will focus on green cities, mobilizing millions of people to create a sustainable, healthy environment by greening communities worldwide. It’s time for us to invest in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities and towns, and begin to solve the climate crisis.
And on this Earth Day the UN invites you to join the global conversation: what future you want?
There are so many negative posts about Earth Day. Sure, there should be Earth Day every day, but can we just focus on doing everything we can to make it better instead of spreading all the negative thoughts? naturalinnewyork: Happy Earth Day!
wfunayouth: WFUNA is hosting a Earth Day photo challenge! Submit your original photo with the caption, “What does Earth Day mean to you?” by this Sunday, 22 April. Details on the contest can be found here.
