Earth Day: Google Doodle addresses the urgency of climate change

Earth Day is celebrated around the world this Friday, April 22. And as every year , Google did not fail to take part in promoting awareness about environmental issues with its new Doodle, which was personalized with four GIFs, which are renewed with each search, of timelapses that reveal the effects of climate change in various parts of the globe.

About Earth Day

Created in the 1970s in the United States, World Earth Day emerged as a demonstration on ecological issues. The date, which was initially celebrated only in the cities of Washington, New York and Portland, today has followers all over the world, who seek, especially On this April 22nd, adopt sustainable measures in daily habits in favor of preserving the planet . Among the many ways we can do our part to defend environmental preservation are replacing plastic in our daily lives ; saving energy at home and adopting sustainable energy sources, such as solar panels ; reducing clothing consumption, electronics and other items; recycling of organic materials, among others. Learn more about the UN's ten sustainable actions here .