地球日：你可以身体力行的5件事
Earth Day: Five things you can do to observe!
April 22nd every year marks the onset of Earth Day. A day that is celebrated annually to raise awareness about our home planet and how we can save and protect it from recurring damage.
每年的4月22日是地球日.这是一个能让我们关注地球家园、珍惜并保护它免遭人类行为反复破坏的日子.
Started in the year 1970, Earth Day is now celebrated in more than 190 countries each year.
地球日源于1970年.目前世界上每年有190多个国家庆祝地球日.
Every year, the event is celebrated under a different theme. The theme for 2016 is "Trees for the Earth".
每年的主题都不同.2016年地球日的主题是"为地球种树".
In present times, when the dangers of climate change and global warming loom as large as ever, there is a constant pressure upon the entire world to do their bit and contribute towards the betterment of our home planet. Why? Because there is only one Earth.
目前地球受气候变化和全球变暖的影响越来越深,全世界人民亟需联合行动,承担起各自的责任,为构建我们更好的家园贡献力量.为什么？因为我们只有一个地球.
Planting more trees means cutting down and reducing the carbon footprint and spread of greenhouse gases.
多种树能减少碳足迹、缩减温室气体的扩散.
However, Earth Day is not just an event to be celebrated on one specific day. It is primarily a reminder for all to do our rightful duty to save our planet everyday. Earth Day is a motivation for you to start right now.
不过,地球日不应该只在某个特定日子庆祝.它其实主要在于提醒我们,要每天做有益于地球的事情.地球日意味着你现在就要开始行动了.
Below, we have compiled a list of five things you can do to celebrate Earth Day (apart from planting trees) and make this a better place, a better world for future generations.
下面我们列举了5项便于人们实践的地球日活动（除了种树以外）,一起构建更好的家园、更美的世界,造福后代子孙.
Have a look!
一起来看吧！
1. Leave your cars at home
少开车
Cars, being the greatest source of air pollution, can be left at home this weekend. Travelling via public transport is the better option. Other greener options are carpooling, riding a bike or you can also walk if you want a healthier option and if your workplace is not that far away from your home.
汽车是空气的主要污染源,这个周末可以别开车了.公共交通其实是更好的选择.其他绿色出行方式还包括拼车、骑行；如果你的工作地点离家不远的话,你还有个更健康的选择：步行.
2. Be a little dirty
邋遢一点儿
