World Earth Day
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| Publisher | Milling & Grain |
| Year of publication | 2023 April |
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| Medium | Digital |
| Edition | 1 |
| Topics | Economics & commerce > Sustainability, behaviour and the environment |
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| Scope & content | Peace campaigner John McConnell proposed a day to commemorate the Earth and the idea of peace in 1969 at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco. The day would initially be honoured on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. A declaration from the United Nations signed by Secretary General U Thant and prepared by McConnell later recognised this day of natural equilibrium. A month later, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson suggested holding a national teach-in on environmental issues on April 22. He selected Denis Hayes, a young activist, to serve as the National Coordinator. The occasion was christened "Earth Day" by Nelson and Hayes. The event was expanded by Denis and his team to cover the whole United States in addition to the initial plan for a teach-in. The inaugural Earth Day still holds the record for the biggest single-day protest in human history with over 20 million people taking to the streets. On this Earth Day we’ve asked those in the industry to reflect upon what the day means to them. ADM. On Earth Day and every day, ADM is committed to environmental stewardship as we collaborate with farmers, our partners, and our customers worldwide to drive sustainable transformation across our value chain. At CESCO EPC GmbH, we recognize that our operations have an impact on the environment, and we are committed to implementing sustainable measures throughout our work. Earth Day serves as an important reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet and preserve its resources for future generations. Satake. With "Sustainability" and “Healthier People through Better Diet” in its mind, Satake continues to promote and engage environmentally sustainable practices within its business sector. Read more. |
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