Yesterday "Earth Day" was celebrated worldwide (in more than 175 countries). It all started in 1970. What is it? Although I don't really know a lot about it historically, what I understand from the name is: an event that aims at increasing awareness and appreciation of the Earth natural environment. Big words, aren't they? Let's examine this definition. Increase means to augment, to make greater in size or amount. So, feeling the need to increase something means that there is a lack. Awareness means to have knowledge about a particular topic. Appreciation indicates recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of a person or thing. It also means "gratitude". Natural refers to anything not made by mankind. Finally, environment describes the surrounding or condition in which a person, animal or plant lives and operates. In other words: Nowadays there are still plenty of people who don't realize enough how crucial it is to recognize the critical relevance of the "original" Earth as to our survival. Big Powers deplete many natural resources in order to make money and the Earth, whose main goal is to give us sustenance, becomes weaker and weaker every day. Chemical stuff replaces her natural elements and, when the natural elements are used, they are altered for unethical profits. How long will Nature survive? She certainly has a great power of resilience and recovery, as any strong "being". But even a mighty branch will break if the wind keeps blowing, even a deep well is going to dry up if its water is pulled up non-stop. Something to think about, isn't it?
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