Earth Day is now more than 50 years in existence, and this marks Earth Day 2022.  

With the climate crisis raging and growing concerns over biodiversity and sustainability, saving the planet has never been more urgent.  Then, we will look at how a former Belgian ambassador to China is now promoting organic farming in Yunnan province. 

Joining the discussion:

• Denis Hayes was the coordinator of the first Earth Day over 50 years ago and founder of the Earth Day Network that expanded to over 180 nations. 
• Amin Mohseni Cheraghlou is an assistant professor at the Department of Economics at American University.
• Einar Tangen is a political and economic affairs commentator. 
• Patrick Nijs is a former Belgian Ambassador to China.

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Xi Jinping on protecting Earth. Here are the highlights: https://t.co/WsQDUYGkL5 pic.twitter.com/nlLSZq3IDD

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) April 22, 2022

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌱

As we celebrate #EarthDay, may we be reminded to take climate action, preserve, and protect the only Earth that we have. pic.twitter.com/xraq6hjYvp

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