Earth Day puts focus on conservation efforts

Rubbish including discarded plastic bottles and food wrappers, is pictured floating on the water surface in the Marine Lake at West Kirby in northwest England on April 22, 2024. Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, was first celebrated in 1970.

Monday marks Earth Day, which for more than 50 years has placed a focus on clean air and water, addressing pollution and championing conservation efforts.