Today is Earth Day and to celebrate the planet, The Los Angeles Times put together a list of 8 ways to get active.
1. President Biden and 40 world leaders will discuss climate change.
President Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, China’s President Xi Jinping and France’s President Emmanuel Macron are expected to attend the livestreamed Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22-23.
2. L.A. Times Festival of Books panel discussion about science, nature and how many mysteries remain in the wild.
Join the LA Times and the storytellers who take us along on adventures about some of science’s most puzzling questions for “Science and Nature: From the Page to Wilder Places.” The event is free and available online at 2 p.m. April 23.
3. Get schooled by Al Gore on how to be an effective climate champion.
Gore founded the Climate Reality Project to train anyone who wants to learn about the climate crisis and what role they can play. The training is virtual split up into four days of two-hour live broadcasts and other sessions between April 22 and May 2. It’s free and open to all, you can click here to learn more.
4. Visit America’s natural landscape during National Park Week, April 17-25.
Parks usually schedule events in April but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed many activities online.You can virtually visit parks hereandconsider these themes for each day of the week.
5. Sign on for an Earth Day Eve concert with eco-icons and musical performances.
National Geographic is holding a free online concert in honor of Earth Day. Travel influencer Jessica Nabongoplays host to musicians performing around the world, including Yo-Yo Ma and Ziggy Marley. Jane Goodall and other environmentalists will appear as well. The show begins at 5:30 p.m.
6. Earthday.org’s global livestream event featuring Pope Francis, eco-activists and performers.
This year’s panel discussions, films and musical performances will explore “the natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems.” Pope Francis, Environmental Protections Agency administrator Michael Regan, the band AJR, actors Kristin Bell and Mary Steenburgen and 25 others will participate. “Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth” is free and open to all. The event takes place at 9 a.m. on April 22 at earthday.org and on its social media accounts.
7. Watch enviro-films and join discussions during EarthX 2021 events.
This weeklong mostly virtual festival will host a health and environment panel and conservation talks with experts, plus show 14 feature and short films on environmental issues. Check out EarthX’s full schedulefor events April 16-25.
8. Clean up your favorite park, beach, forest trail or any special spot.
During the month of April, the Great Global CleanUp 2021(register a cleanup here) asks people around the world to join or create a group. Then tag your posts #trashtag #EarthDay2021 on social media to encourage others to do likewise. Register here for the Great Global CleanUp.
Do you plan on doing anything for Earth Day?
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