World focuses on global warming
ALL around the world, people are taking action to protect our Mother Earth from global warming. With witty slogans, they're trying to attract the attention of governments and citizens.\"Global warming, the number one issue of our times.\" – United Nations Environment Program
Climate change is one of the most critical global challenges of our time. Recent events have demonstrated our growing vulnerability to climate change.
\"Hands off Antarctica.\" – Greenpeace
Greenpeace campaigned for over 15 years to focus world attention on Antarctica and helped to reverse a decision made by Antarctic Treaty Nations to allow mining in the world's last untouched continent.
\"Extinction is forever.\" – Greenpeace
From overpopulation to deforestation, human activities are threatening the existence of other species with which we share this Earth.
\"Melting ice – a hot topic.\" – 2007 World Environment Day theme
Ice is melting everywhere and at an accelerating rate. According to glaciologist Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University, all but 13 of the 2,000 glaciers in southeast Alaska are retreating.
World Environment Day themes
1989: Global Warming; Global Warning 警惕全球变暖
1992: Only One Earth, Care and Share 只有一个地球，一齐关心，共同分享
2005: Green Cities – Plan for the Planet! 营造绿色城市，呵护地球家园
2008: Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy 改变习惯，促进低碳经济
页:
[1]