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Earth is the only known planet in our solar system that can support human, plant, and animal life. Our world maintains the perfect distance from the sun, allowing us to flourish and thrive as we live out the day-to-day. It\u2019s easy to take for granted; there\u2019s no daily reminder pushing us to thank our planet for spinning so perfectly. Many of us are so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget how delicate the ecosystem is around us. If there is no Earth, there is no us. That\u2019s why Earth Day is such an important holiday. It forces us to take note of our limited resources and do our part to make this planet a better place.<\/p>\n

Since it\u2019s almost Earth Day, what better way to get into an eco-friendly frame of mind than with forty-four fascinating facts about Earth and its environment. Before we start, don’t forget that your window treatments can be eco-friendly<\/a> and energy efficient<\/a>, too!<\/p>\n

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Source: Neo Early<\/a>, Bamboo Forest, Play Buzz<\/a>, Slideshare<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dissecting Earth Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Earth Day was founded by Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A Santa Barbara oil spill was the catalyst for Earth Day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 One of the first names for Earth Day was \u201cNational Environmental Teach-In\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Earth Day became a worldwide celebration in 1990.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The recycling rate has gone from 10% to 34% in the last 30 years.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Recycling one ton of paper saves enough energy to heat a home for six months.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Over 50 million acres of rainforest are lost every year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 One in four mammals is running the risk of extinction.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The hottest temperature ever recorded was 134\u00b0F in Death Valley, CA on July 10, 1913.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The coldest temperature ever recorded was -128.6\u00b0F in Antarctica on July 21, 1983.<\/p>\n

\"Source:
Source: All Wide Wallpapers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cosmic Consciousness<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Earth is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Earth is the only planet not named after a Roman God.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Our planet orbits the sun at over 67,000 miles per hour.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Earth is about 93 million miles away from the sun.<\/p>\n

\u2022 It takes just over eight minutes for sunlight to reach our planet.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A second is added to our clocks every few years to make up for Earth\u2019s slowing.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The ozone decreases about 4% each decade.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The largest hole in our ozone was 11.5 million square miles over Antarctica in 2000.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If we start caring for our ozone, it will once again reach normal levels by 2050.<\/p>\n

\u2022 About 20% of the total population breathes contaminated air.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Only 1% of China\u2019s population breathes air that is considered \u201csafe\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Our planet\u2019s emissions may cause a 12\u00b0F temperature rise by the end of this century.<\/p>\n

\"Source:
Source: MJ World<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oceanic Ordeals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Coral reefs are the most populated ecosystems on the planet.<\/p>\n

\u2022 There is an average of 27 oil spills each day in our oceans.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Plastic trash kills up to 1 million sea birds every year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The average American uses more than 750,000 gallons of water each year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 71% of our planet\u2019s surface is covered in water.<\/p>\n

\u2022 All of the water on Earth could fit into 860 mile-wide sphere.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Our sea levels have risen about 19 centimeters in the last century.<\/p>\n

\u2022 There\u2019s a floating vortex of plastic trash in the Pacific Ocean that\u2019s bigger than the USA.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Barely 1% of the water on our planet is useable.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Almost 3.5 billion people depend on the ocean for their food.<\/p>\n

\"Source:
Source: Orrazz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Population and Pollution<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Every day, each person creates roughly four pounds of garbage.<\/p>\n

\u2022 There are 14 billion pounds of trash dumped into the ocean every year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The USA contains 5% of the world\u2019s population but uses 25% of all natural resources.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Manila, Philippines is the most densely populated city in the world.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Merely 11% of the Earth\u2019s surface is used to grow food.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Aluminum cans can be perpetually recycled.<\/p>\n

\u2022 American families throw away almost 90 pounds of plastic every year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Glass bottles take over 4,000 years to decompose.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Over 80% of household waste can be recycled.<\/p>\n

\u2022 In a mile stretch on an average U.S. highway, there are almost 1,500 pieces of trash.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Only .6% of America\u2019s workforce commutes on bike.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Around 80% of Americans describe themselves as environmentally conscious\u2026<\/p>\n

ARE YOU?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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