Could This Earth Day Be Special to You?

Earth Day and the Environment 

Vinnytsia English Club participants gathered on 20 April to discuss a topic “Could This Earth Day Be Special to You?” The American volunteer and a leader of this activity spoke about various festivals in the U.S. taking place this day. Attendees shared their thoughts how to make this day a special and important yearly event in their community. The participants set the main goals of this day to help the surrounding environment. Most of them participated in the Earth Day activities and made the outcome to Vinnytsia community. 

Fun Fact of the Day: "The Florida Keys is home to 882 islands" (fanpop.com).

 Earth Day is Monday, 22 April!

1. What is "Earth Day"? Do you consider this as an important yearly event? What are the main goals of this day and how do you think it helps the surrounding environment? Have you ever participated in any Earth Day activities? If so, what did you do and what was the outcome? 

2. Do you know about any :environmental protection" movements? How essential is it to protect our environment? What does 'protection' mean? What can we all do to ensure that nature is unharmed? Do you think that the environment can recover from years of misuse and mistreatment? How does this protection relate to sustainability for future generations?

3. What do you personally to protect the environment? Do you recycle or use efficient energy sources? What are "renewable" energy sources, and do you think that they will play a large part in our future lives? What types of energy are the best and worst for the surrounding environment? Does they type of fuel and power have a large effect on nature? 

4. How do pollution and litter affect our environment? Do you think that they are big problems in our city? What can be done to improve nearby conditions? Should there be stronger punishments for litter or other environmental violations? How can we improve water and air quality around us? Can we minimize the "footprints" that we leave in our surroundings?

5. Do you think that environmental protection can improve people's standards of living? How directly are healthy lifestyles, overall health, and the environmental related? Do you think that people can be fully healthy in a place that has low standards for environmental protection? What incentives should people have for taking care of the environment and preserving nature?

6. If you could create one new initiative for Earth Day, what would it be? What would be your main goal of this project and who would you involve in the process? How could you make this plan an effective reality? 

Thursday, 25 April at 5:30 - DEBATE!!! 

Saturday, 27 April at 10:30.