50 years of Earth Day

AJ Roberts, Associate Producer of #THAT
April 23, 2020

Planet Earth is a miracle. To celebrate this miracle and scientific wonder, we, as the human race, take a day for the Earth. Earth Day occurs every year on April 22. But why is this year so different? The answer to this is because it is the 50th year that we have celebrated it. 50 years ago,  millions of Americans took to the streets and college campuses to protest for environmental issues. Launching the modern eco-movement, it was then proposed that a day be taken to celebrate and honor the Earth and the peace.

Earth Day 2020 will make history books, not only because it has been celebrated for half a century, but because the human race is going through a tough time in this quarantine due to COVID-19. But our resourcefulness, as the human race, has proven yet again, that it will not stop us from celebrating what gives us the land we live on.

Many celebrities, including Pope Francis, joined the Earth Day Network in hosting 24 hours of virtual entertainment, info sessions and so much more. On Twitter, @earthdaynetwork, hosted hourly events.

One such hour was hosted by the one and only, Zac Efron. He “took viewers around the world” to highlight the amazing efforts of the #GreatGlobalCleanup.

Al Gore hosted a passionate call to arms. He explained the causes and effects of the human race on the planet, and what we have to do to fix the Earth. Al Gore stated, “Every passing day brings new reasons why we have to act urgently. For anyone who is tempted to be discouraged, don’t give into that temptation. We have work to do.”

More amazing folks came out to show support for the Earth. Aloe Blacc blessed the ears of viewers with “What a Wonderful World,” stating that this song fits the times perfectly.

So many other celebrities, influencers, and leaders took to earthday.org and @earthdaynetwork on Twitter, as well as their own social media pages to show their support for the Earth and the life it gives us.