With climate change emerging as an urgent global issue, transportation emissions remain a critical contributor to the crisis. Among the various modes of travel, aviation stands out as one of the most carbon-intensive, accounting for roughly 12% of transport-related CO₂ emissions worldwide [1]. In stark contrast, rail travel contributes just 1% of total transport emissions [1], … [Read more...] about Advocating for A Campaign of World Inland Flight-Free Fridays
Advocacy
International Day of Environmental Justice
(Editorial Note: This Day is still a proposal. Click here to sign the proposal on change.org) Proposed date: October 27 each year, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Principles of Environmental Justice in 1991. Proposed by: Dr. Alan Wang, the Founder of CareOurEarth.com Objectives: The World Day of Environmental Justice aims to raise global awareness … [Read more...] about International Day of Environmental Justice
World Day to Pray for Mother Earth
(Editorial Notes: This Day is still a proposal. Click here to view the full proposal. To sign the proposal on change.org) Proposed date: The last Sunday of April (27th April 2025), shortly after International Mother Earth Day on April 22. Proposed by: Dr. Alan Wang, the founder of CareOurEarth.com Objectives: The proposed World Day to Pray for Mother Earth can … [Read more...] about World Day to Pray for Mother Earth
Pray for Mother Earth, Pray for Our World, Advocating for a World Day to Pray for Mother Earth
This article aims to advocate for a World Day to Pray for Mother Earth, to be observed annually on the last Sunday of April, shortly after International Mother Earth Day on April 22. State of Our Planet Earth is a unique planet we can live on. It is our only home. However, it faces numerous environmental challenges due to human activities. These include global warming, … [Read more...] about Pray for Mother Earth, Pray for Our World, Advocating for a World Day to Pray for Mother Earth
Proposal for an International Day of Environmental Justice
(This public letter is intended for the United Nations General Assembly, green organizations, environmental activists, and anyone who may be concerned about the issue) World Day of Social Justice 2025 is approaching, and I would like to take this opportunity to propose the establishment of an International Day of Environmental Justice on October 27 each year. This date … [Read more...] about Proposal for an International Day of Environmental Justice