Earth Day 2023: What Can We Do to Save Our Planet?

After a few days of scorching heat in Bengaluru, which is quite unusual for the city popular for its cool and pleasant weather, I suddenly was distracted from my work by a whiff of cool scented breeze- it was the fragrance of wet soil. My joy knew no bounds as I rushed out and took in the fresh cool scented breeze. It was going to rain! As I waited in excitement I thought about my loved ones in different states who had been complaining about the unbearable heat this year. It is pretty obvious why we need to reconsider our interactions and our relationship with Mother Earth. Last month, the IPCC released a report saying that humans are causing the Earth's climate to worsen which will lead to more extreme weather like heat waves, floods, droughts, and storms.  Well, most of us have already been affected by these catastrophic effects of climate change.The clock is ticking, and if we don't act fast, we'll be facing a climate catastrophe that's beyond repair.  In 1970, Earth Day was created to educate people about environmental issues. Now, it has become a global celebration that in some places, lasts an entire week.This year, Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 22 and the theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. More than a billion people celebrate Earth Day every year to raise awareness about environmental issues and protect the planet from problems like pollution and deforestation. The Earth is heating up at an alarming rate.  At 1.1°C of global warming, we still have time to turn things around. By halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and prioritizing sustainable development we can make a real difference. The next ten years are critical, and it's up to us to take action. Let's rally together to protect and restore our forests, rivers and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. It's inspiring to see so many people and organizations already taking steps towards this goal, but we can't stop there. Together, we can make a difference and secure a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come.