Earth Day 2018: The 10 Most Pressing Environmental Concerns Facing Our Planet And Rays of Hope for

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On Earth Day, the world comes together to take a hard look at the state of our planet and to inspire people and nations to become catalysts for change.

The movement began on April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment.

Now, 48 years later, Earth Day has become a global event each year and more than 1 billion people in 192 countries will come together again Sunday for Earth Day 2018: End Plastic Pollution.

In light of this year's theme, Earth Day Network has released an online Plastics Pollution Calculator so consumers can calculate the amount of disposable plastic they use in a year and make plans to reduce the waste.

To commemorate Earth Day 2018, we at weather.com have taken a look at the state of the planet in light of some recently published studies. We also offer a ray of hope for each of the 10 most pressing environmental concerns.

Here's our list:
1. Ocean & Plastics

The amount of plastic making its way into the Earth's oceans is staggering.

A recent study from the World Economic Forum notes that 9 million tons of plastic enter oceans every year, which amounts to the equivalent of one garbage truck dumped into the ocean every minute. That figure is expected to double by 2030.

The plastic is killing marine life. An estimated 90 percent of seagulls mistake plastic for food and have bits of plastic in their guts. Researchers say if the trend continues, 99 percent of seabirds will be affected by 2050, the date scientists predict there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish.

https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2018-04-18-earth-day-2018-10-concerning-things-future-of-planet

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1. We must get rid of them trump admin.

People like Pruitt are destroying what is remaining on Earth. His anti-science team is doing more harm every day that the actual pollution itself. We must vote him out!