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Earth day April 22

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Earth Day Earth Day  is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. n 1970, a senator from Wisconsin, USA, Gaylord Nelson first conceived of this  day . The senator was worried about the rate of industrialization and the careless attitude of everyone towards our environment.  Why it's  Important . Our planet is truly a magnificent place. Known as the Blue Planet due to its abundance of water, the  Earth  is an incredibly complex and vibrant ecosystem, where living organisms interact with each other and their environment to create the ideal conditions for life. Twenty years later, Earth Day went global, mobilizing  200 million people  in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the world stage. More than  1 billion people  now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the ...
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Neem Tree- uses and benefits

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Neem Tree Benefits Other names :  It is popularly known as the miracle tree. It is known as Nimba in India. The Sanskrit name of Neem is Arishtha meaning the reliever of the sickness. Margosa tree  Description :   It is a tall evergreen tree with the small bright green leaves. It is up to 100 feet tall. It blossoms in spring with the small white flowers. It has a straight trunk. Its bark is hard rough and scaly, fissured even in small trees. The colour of the bark is brown grayish. The leaves are alternate and consists of several leaflets with serrated edges. Its flowers are small and white in colour. The loive like edible fruit is oval, round and thin skinned.  Location :   Neem tree is found throughout India. Cultural Importance :   One can find Neem in almost all the parts of India. It is said that planting Neem tree in the house is a ensured passage to heaven. Its leaves are stung on the main entrance to remain away from the evil spirits. Brides ...
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