Did you know Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular observance of the world? And you can join more than a billion people to take action today to restore our earth. Whether it’s making daily changes that you and your family can take to have a clean environment or learning about global, national, and local policy changes, today is the day to dedicate the time to take action. And the urgency is now more than ever, with the effects of climate change becoming more devastating every day.
Here are three things I will be doing to take part in Earth Day and drive change with my family and in my community.
Join Earth Day Live
On April 22, 2021, you can join the Earth Day Live event at 12 PM ET featuring workshops, panel discussions, and special performances focused on restoring our earth. Visit Earthday.net to learn more.
Take Action
Nature has always been a place where I can rejuvenate and reconnect, and during the pandemic, it has been even more important. According to Audobon California, research shows that communities of color are three times more likely than white communities to live in nature-deprived areas and that 70 percent of low-income communities live in nature-deprived areas. Authored by CA Assemblymember Ash Kalra, and joined by co-sponsors Audubon California, Azul and Latino Outdoors, The California Human Right to Nature Act (AB 30) would declare that it is state policy that outdoor access to nature is a human right and would direct all relevant state agencies, including the Natural Resources Agency, the State Department of Public Health, the Department of Transportation, and state boards to act accordingly when drafting or revising policies affecting outdoor access. Click here to support AB 30, ensuring that all Californians have the right to safe and convenient access to nature.
Involve Your Children
There are so many ways to inspire the love and stewardship of our planet for the next generation. Earth Day is the perfect day to take a hike in nature or plan a beach clean-up with your children. My youngest daughter will be working on a project to learn about an endangered species sharing three facts about the animal and how we can help save the animal. She picked the polar bear and she is excited to share her project with her Girl Scout Troop.
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