The International Earth Day, officially recognized by the UN in 2009, originates in 1970 and has since become a symbol of global environmental responsibility. As the Earth’s Day will be celebrated in Russia in 2025 – in the material of RT. Earth Days: the purpose and symbol of the holiday on April 22 of the Earth is an international environmental holiday, which is celebrated annually on April 22. It was officially called the International Mother Earth Day and was recognized by the UN in 2009. The American Senator Gailord Nelson became the INCOCTION. In 1970, he organized the first large -scale environmental action in the United States, choosing a date on April 22 – a working day between spring holidays and graduation exams to attract students to participation. Office symbol of the holiday is the Greek letter θ (aunt), which is a connection of the English letters “E” (from Environment – “Environment”) and “O” Organism – “organism”). Most often, the symbol is depicted in the form of a green aunt on a white background. Images of planet Earth, trees and leaves, processing symbols, an ecological flag with seven white stripes on a green background are also used. The main purpose of the Earth’s day is to draw attention to environmental problems and unite people in the struggle to preserve nature. Every year, the Earth Day is dedicated to a certain topic. For example, in 2024, the emphasis was on the fight against plastic, and in 2025 the main topic was renewable energy under the slogan “Our Strength, our planet” (Our Power, Our Planet). The organizers urge to triple the production of renewable energy by 2030. What is customary to do on the day of the Earth Day of the Earth around the world, various environmental measures are held aimed at protecting the environment and increasing environmental awareness. These are subbotniks and cleaning, planting trees, environmental marathons, educational events, flash mobs and competitions. One of the largest environmental actions in Russia – “Hour of the Earth”. This year she took place on March 22 from 20:30 to 21:30 Moscow time. As part of the action, the participants voluntarily turn off the electricity for one hour. In the past year, according to tradition, the light on the iconic buildings of Moscow went out. The architectural ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, the Historical Museum, the Cathedral of Vasily Blessed and the GUM plunged into the darkness. The Victory Museum also took part in the action, disconnecting the architectural and artistic backlight of the facade of the main building on Poklonnaya Gora. Within an hour, from 20:30 to 21:30, more than 7 thousand square meters. The facade remained without lighting. Moscow parks actively supported the environmental initiative. In the Grandmother’s Park, a letter installation and the entrance group went out for an hour. The Fairy Tale Park completely turned off the lighting, including the architectural and artistic lighting of attractions and all locations. The VDNH also joined the action where the backlight of the most famous objects went out for an hour: the pavilions “worker and collective farmer”, “cosmos”, “agriculture”, the arches of the main entrance. The shutdown also affected the zone of the livestock town, which became one of the most visited places in the exhibition. The VDNH administration confirmed that the temporary shutdown of light did not affect the safety of visitors. The content in the action is not only a symbolic gesture, but also the opportunity to think about their lifestyle and ways to save resources. At the same time, it is recommended to disconnect only excess lighting, without affecting critical devices. Ecological holidays in April and May attract the attention of society to various environmental problems and contribute to their solution through education, enlightenment and specific environmental actions are called up environmental holidays. Here are some of them. April April 1 – International Bird Day. The holiday is dedicated to the protection of birds and attracting attention to the problems of preserving their types. April 4 – World Rats Day. He is aimed at protecting these animals and the struggle with their negatively in society. April 15 is the Day of Environmental Knowledge. The period of all -Russian days of protection against environmental danger begins, which will last until June 5, April 2-22 – the march march. A large -scale environmental action aimed at supporting reserves and national parks. April 19 is a snowdrop day. The holiday of the first spring flowers symbolizing the awakening of nature. April 22 is World Earth Day. A global environmental holiday calling for the protection of our planet. April 24 is a day of protection of laboratory animals. It recalls the need for humane attitude to animals in scientific research. The last Saturday of April is a biologist Day. Professional holiday of specialists in the field of biology. May1 May – International Feast “May Day”. The holiday of spring and labor, symbolizing the renewal of nature. May 3 is the Day of the Sun. A holiday dedicated to the source of life on Earth and the development of solar energy. May 12 is the Day of Environmental Education. He was aimed at increasing the environmental literacy of the population. May 15 – June 15 – unified days of protection of small rivers and reservoirs. The period of active actions to protect water bodies. May 22 is an International Day of Biological Diversity. It has been celebrated since 2000, calls for the preservation of the variety of living organisms. May 24 is a European day of parks. A holiday dedicated to the specially protected natural territories. May 25 is Nerlet Day. A holiday aimed at protecting the cubs of seals and their natural habitat.
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