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2021.04.22 01:23 GMT+8

Explained: The history and meaning of Earth Day

Updated 2021.04.22 01:23 GMT+8
Gerald Tan

Thursday marks Earth Day, an annual event aimed at highlighting efforts to protect our planet. 

Since its inception more than half a century ago, the pressures on the environment have become more severe - as has the need to save it.  

CGTN’s Gerald Tan reports. 

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