Afghanistan, April 22 -- Earth Day is marked globally as environmental concerns grow, with experts warning climate change is intensifying and urgent action is needed worldwide.
Earth Day is being observed on April 22 amid rising global concern over environmental degradation and accelerating climate change impacts.
In recent years, extreme weather events including heatwaves, droughts, floods and air pollution have increasingly affected millions of people across the world.
Environmental experts say excessive use of natural resources and rising greenhouse gas emissions remain key drivers of the crisis, alongside deforestation and water pollution worsening conditions.
Governments, organisations and activists are using the day to promote awa...