Celebrate every day as Earth Day, say students, parents

Shouldn’t every day be earth day? My sister and I spread ecoawareness by taking part in various environmental activities because I want to make people realise that each and every one of us is responsible for spoiling, but also saving the beauty of our Mother Earth.” Dhanvi Sayani, Gems Our Own English High School, Dubai The concept of Earth Day is important considering what the world is experiencing due to the destruction of the environment by us humans. Many of us are ignorant to the impact we have on Earth and as such it is importance to create awareness about the environment and Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to do so.” Sharafa Zahir Hassan, Middlesex University, Dubai “Ever since the dawn of time, humanity has tried to shape nature for its own benefit. Today, nature is not longer malleable. If we bend it too much, the cracks of climate change will seep in. And that’s why, for sustaining humankind, let us observe Earth Day and seal the cracks of climate change to allow Mother Earth to heal. So, want to be a real life hero? Then turn off the lights and tap when not in use. ”Pritvik Sinhadc,

Dubai College, Dubai “On Earth Day we should plant more and more trees and water them because we live in a very hot climate. We should leave water for our birds too, but this is something we should do every day, not only on Earth Day.” Drishti Kanar, Kindergarten Starters, Dubai “We as humans should take care of our trees which are getting dried up. We should switch off the lights on Earth Day and continue doing so as it also makes a lot of difference to the climate. People should try and use only one vehicle per each house to minimise air pollution.” Deepa Kanar, parent, Dubai “Celebrating the importance of Earth is vital to keeping our planet safe. Earth Day will make people more aware about the dangers of polluting and the damage it has already done. And if we carry on how we are it will become too hot for the people to live on in the future.” Mariam Wajid, Kindergarten Starters, Dubai “Earth day is like ringing an alarm bell for the people to wake up to the reality of climate change and make changes in their lifestyles to reduce pollution.” Kubra Wajid, parent, Dubai