Here's how Earth day is being observed across the globe

According to reports, one billion people will get involved with the Earth day this year.

GN Bureau | April 22, 2016


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World is observing the 46th Earth day on Friday.

Leaders from 160 countries will sign the Paris Climate Agreement on the occasion to stem global warming. According to reports, one billion people will get involved with the Earth day this year.

The organisers behind are aiming to plant 7.8 billion trees, divest from fossil fuels and make the cities 100% renewable. "Let's take the momentum from the Paris Climate Summit and build on it… Let’s start now. And let’s not stop,” the organisers said on their website.

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