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The
province will join the worldwide Earth Day celebration on
April 22, 2008. This annual event is an opportunity for Earth's
denizens to rekindle their commitment to care for the planet
and make it a safer, healthier and cleaner world to live in.
The
observance of Earth Day every April 22 of the year marks the
anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement
in 1970 which the late U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson spearheaded.
Earth Day is touted as the only event celebrated
simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds,
faiths and nationalities.
Since
the celebration of Earth Day is geared towards the promotion
of environmental awareness and activism worldwide, it is at
this time when environmental issues are put forth to world
stage. This year's celebration calls to attention the worsening
climatic crisis, hence, "A Call for Climate" becomes
this year's international global warming action theme.
In
Bohol, the Bohol Initiators for Sustainable Agriculture and
Development (BISAD) organizes activities on April 22, 2008
that include a Walk-and-Bike-for-Mother Earth event from Plaza
Rizal to the Provincial Agriculture Office from 7 to 8 a.m.,
a kite-flying ceremony at the Provincial Agriculture Office
grounds from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and a forum on agrofuels and the
current rice crisis at the Provincial Agriculture Office Conference
Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The
local Earth Day celebration takes on the theme "Ang
Kamatuoran sa Nagkainit nga Kalibutan" to highlight
the impacts of global warming to human condition, particularly
in the sector of agriculture which sustains the food
needs of the entire population.
Issues
that will be tackled during the forum on Earth Day prove
not only timely but also highly relevant to all Boholano
constituents from all walks of life.
Everyone
is enjoined to take part in all the activities.
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