To support environmental efforts, Earth Day is observed globally on April 22. It was first celebrated across US college campuses in 1970, months after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara. The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Planet vs Plastics.” US Senator Gaylord Nelson initiated Earth Day to raise awareness about ecological issues. Environmental activist Denis Hayes began organizing events on a national scale. “Planet vs Plastics,” the theme of the 2024 Earth Day celebrations, focuses on reducing plastics on a global scale. A tribal chief in the USA once said, “Man has no right on Earth, rather … Continue reading 2024 Earth Day Spotlight: ‘Planet vs Plastics’ Targets a 60% Cut in Plastic Use by 2040