The Earth is a truly marvelous and beautiful planet, and it is the responsibility of all of us to keep it that way. Earth Day, April 22, is a global holiday established for just that purpose, to celebrate the wonder of life on our planet and to remind everyone that we must restore and protect it and stay ever vigilant to its health and well-being. Earth Day is an annual celebration. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement is scheduled to be signed by the United States, China, and some 120 other countries. This signing satisfies a key requirement for the entry into force of the historic draft climate protection treaty adopted by consensus of the 195 nations present at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.
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