World Environment Day Jun. 5, 2024

Happy World Environment Day! First celebrated back in 1973 with the theme "Only One Earth", this event, organised by the United Nations, is all about encouraging people to help protect the environment. It is celebrated in over 143 countries around the world. This year"s theme focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

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Feb. 23, 2026Great white egret, Upper Bavaria, Germany
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Jun. 12, 2024Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA
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Nov. 10, 2023Badlands National Park anniversary
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Jun. 10, 2024The city of Osaka at night, Japan
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Jan. 27, 2024St. Paul Winter Carnival
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Dec. 13, 2023Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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Launching hopes and prayers
Alps of the sea
Dec. 22, 2025The Nutcracker performed by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet in Türkiye
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Nov. 25, 2024Maasai giraffes in Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Jun. 14, 2024Peggys Point Lighthouse
Jul. 25, 2024Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
Blood moon
May 29, 2025Miravet, Catalonia, Spain
Aug. 2, 2024Banff National Park, Alberta
Dec. 22, 2024Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California, United States
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