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    • Apr 21, 2022

#223 Earth Day 2022




With tomorrow being Earth Day, it was lovely to wake up this morning to the news that the UN has named Sir David Attenborough as Champion of the Earth (BBC).


This formal recognition of Sir David’s life’s work and mission is indicative of not just the high regard in which he is held by so many, but rather his impact on many generations. He has, since the 1950s, informed and educated us about various aspects of our natural world and implored generations to care for our home, Mother Earth.


His acceptance of the award was accompanied by a reminder of the need to continue to take action. Referenced, as proof of an environmental success story as a result of action, Sir David stated that, “Fifty years ago, whales were on the very edge of extinction worldwide. Then people got together and now there are more whales in the sea than any living human being has ever seen” (BBC).

This week also saw the announcement that as of September 2025 GCSE Natural History will be an option available to GCSE students. This is a very welcome (and dare I say overdue) addition to course offerings. The aim of the new course is to give students a deeper understanding of our world and will include, inter alia, a focus on local wildlife, the history and evolution of species and the way in which our environment (both local and global) is changing due to humankind (The Guardian and TES).


In addition to celebrating Earth Day with some practical activities (Scholastic, Take Action, 22 Earth Day Activities for Work), why not take time to watch Amanda Gorman read her poem, Earthrise (which opens with reference to the photo above) or relax and watch some of David Attenborough’s amazing documentaries (BBC iPlayer, Netflix) to learn more about our world and inspire you to celebrate our Earth not just on Earth Day, but each and every day.


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