🌎 April 22nd is Earth Day—a global celebration observed in 190 countries. On today's episode of Learn English Podcast, we are celebrating Earth Day and discussing how it started. Earth Day encourages people to take care of the environmental and raise awareness about our planet's health.

The 1960s was a period of time of important societal movements like civil rights and anti-war protests. During this time, the environmental movement also began. In this episode, we discuss the first Earth Day in 1970, and how it lead to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and important environmental laws. We also talk about how Earth Day continues to evolve and is celebrated today.

🗣️Listeners to not only learn the history and legacy of Earth Day, but also to expand your English vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. Learn useful words and phrases related to environmentalism, activism, and more.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) raise awareness (v): to make people more conscious or knowledgeable about something

2) environmental issues (n): problems that harm the environment

3) turbulent (adj): characterized by a lot of change or conflict

4) grassroots (adj): involving ordinary people rather than those in positions of authority

5) resounding success (n): a very successful event

6) rally (n): a public meeting at which people express their opinions or support for a cause

7) demonstration (n): a public expression of protest or support

8) cleanup effort (n): an activity in which people clean up a dirty or untidy place

9) beautify (v): to make something look more attractive

10) emissions (n): harmful gases or particles that are released into the atmosphere

📜 SOURCES

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/09/trump-epa-plan-environment

https://www.eenews.net/articles/conservatives-gear-up-for-epa-revamp-in-2025/

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192634090/if-republicans-win-the-white-house-in-2024-climate-policy-will-likely-change

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/27/project-2025-dismantle-us-climate-policy-next-republican-president

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-epa-good-neighbor-air-pollution-rules-9d29c120d276f4bad5b3ea2c75d107ff