Here’s How You Can Celebrate Earth Day 2020
Climate change and environmental issues affect many aspects of our individual and collective lives – and there are parallels between climate change and how COVID-19 has pointedly impacted our society and economy. For all of the devastation it continues to cause, the global reaction to mitigate COVID-19 - while imperfect - indicates that we are capable of bold and urgent action. The multifaceted impacts of the virus can serve to inform and motivate our ability to mobilize toward action when global health is at stake.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the birth of the worldwide environmental movement as we know it. Progress has been made on many fronts, but we have a long way to go to “flatten the curve” of the climate crisis and reverse the trend. So, today also marks a pivotal moment for our planet: how we structure our efforts and make our voices heard now, will shape to what degree climate change is felt across the globe in the future.
We've proven that rapid large-scale change is possible. So, let's take action. Here are some ways to get involved today, and every day, to proactively heal our planet.
Earth Day 50: Together We Can
Make a positive impact in 60 seconds, in any sector that interests you most: energy, food, transportation, waste, or nature!
Earth Day Network
Since 1970, the Earth Day Network has built the world’s largest environmental movement to drive transformative change for people and the planet. Participate in Earth Day festivities by joining the social media surge and watch Earth Day 2020 live online!
Make Earth Day Every Day
Take action beyond today - Earth Day Network offers over twenty ways to get involved and participate in taking care of the environment. You can become a citizen scientist, share your area’s air quality through an app, make art, try a meatless meal, contact your Representatives, or take a pesticide pledge - from art to politics, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Better Buildings
LADWP offers a Green Power program that allows you to opt for all, or a portion, of your electricity needs to be generated from renewable energy sources. Additionally, businesses can enroll in DWP’s Demand Response (DR) program: an incentive based, voluntary energy management program for businesses that helps reduce their utility bills during times of peak power demand, ensuring the continued reliability of power for Los Angeles.
‘Our Planet Our Home’ by Ernesto Yerena Montejano