How to make a Positive Impact on the Environment this Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, marks the 50th annual Earth Day. Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was concerned that environmental issues were not being addressed. He created the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, as a 'national teach-in on the environment,” with celebrations taking place at universities, primary and secondary schools, and communities across the United States. The first Earth Day was effective at raising awareness about environmental issues and transforming public attitudes. It is thought that over 20 million people participated in events that day. In 1990, Earth Day became a worldwide event, with over 140 countries and 200 million people participating. Today, more than 1 billion people are involved in Earth Day activities, making it 'the largest secular civic event in the world.'
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, EPA has played a key role in hosting, coordinating and participating in the annual event. As we continue to observe CDC guidance to stem the spread of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, EPA will offer ways to participate in Earth Day activities and education online through EPA social media channels.
To promote public recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, EPA is also inviting everyone to participate by drawing pictures and making signs recognizing Earth Day to hang in the windows of their homes to celebrate with neighbors and their community. A printable sign is also available online. Those who wish to share pictures of their artwork are welcome to do so on social media using the hashtags #EarthDayAtHome, #EarthDay2020, and #EPAat50.
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CPI has proudly been Enabling Clean Production since 1969 as a trusted resource in resolving the most complex air pollution and energy conservation problems. We provide innovative and cost-conscious air pollution control solutions to their most complex volatile organic compounds (VOC), NOx, and Odor pollution challenges. By helping companies produce their products with lower levels of emissions, we have a direct impact on reducing global climate change.
CPI works every day to implement reliable, air pollution control solutions to enable clean production across a variety of industries and processes around the world.
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We recognize that it’s not easy to balance air pollution regulations with economic growth. The industrial revolution brought modern conveniences that we all enjoy, but the cost of this convenience has been a rapid increase in the pollution of both air and water. Without regulations, companies would have no economic incentive to spend money on air pollution control, since this additional equipment does not improve their bottom line.
Understanding the Global Effect of Pollution
We all need to think beyond profits and look at the effects of pollution on a global scale. While relocating from a country or region that has strict regulations to one that is more lenient may improve a company’s profits, this simply moves the pollution problems down the road. Air pollution flows along air currents, affecting multiple regions regardless of their regulations.
Want an example of how atmospheric events can affect people across great distances? In 2015, forest fires in Saskatchewan, Canada created a layer of smoke and ash which hung 9,000 feet above ground level in McHenry County, Illinois. That’s almost 1,400 miles away!
Ultimately, air pollution regulations need to be thought about on a global level, since pollution on any part of the globe will end up affecting everyone. If you’re curious about how this works, you can view this real-time map that shows how pollution flows across the planet.
So What Can I Do?
While events may not take place this year due to COVID-19, there are still individual actions to take to improve the environment like planting a tree, recycling, turning off lights, and choosing not to use plastic bags or bottles.
Consider this: when you plant a tree, that tree will absorb about 4.5 kilograms of carbon dioxide each year. Global warming is primarily a problem of too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and your single tree will only affect a minuscule portion of that. But there are 7.8 billion people in the world; imagine what a difference it would make if everyone planted just one tree!
It is important to remember that even small actions can lead to significant improvements in our air quality over time. Here are a few resources with ideas for how you can make a difference:
- Tips on how to lessen your impact on the environment
- 15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact
- 7 Easy Ways to Make a Positive Impact on the Environment
It’s also important to stay informed and educate yourself about environmental concerns. Taking the time to do some research can help us all build some understanding of how our actions and the actions of companies, countries, and governments around the world can affect the environment of the world as a whole.
When you’re looking for information about air pollution and climate change on the internet, a search for terms like “understanding climate change,” “earth day events near me,” or “steps I can take to impact the environment' is a good place to start. Just remember that there is a lot of misinformation out there and people who want to push a certain agenda, so always double check the information you find and determine whether your sources are reputable.
Here are a few additional resources to get started:
- Air Pollution: Everything You Need to Know
- A Brief History of Air Pollution
- Healthy Air
- Progress Cleaning the Air and Improving People's Health
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