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Atomic clocks have revealed that the length of a day on Earth is suddenly getting longer - it's a mystery to scientists and could lead to a 'negative leap second'.

 

Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource. Soaring demand for construction means sand mining is impacting the environment and needs regulating.

 

What is Earth Overshoot Day and when did it start? Earth Overshoot Day officially marks the point when two factors run out of kilter: humanity?s ecological footprint and our planet?s biocapacity. Our ecological footprint is the land we need to produce everything we consume ? cropland fisheries and forests ? and the waste we generate.

 

Earth Day first started 50 years ago since then it has become an international day promoting conservation and sustainability whilst celebrating the earth's natural beauty.

 

Earth Day takes place on 22 April and this year's theme is 'Invest in Our Planet'. Here are some ways to get involved as chosen by the website EcoWatch.

 

Connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together

 

The ozone layer protects life on Earth from the sun?s harmful rays and scientists say the hole in the ozone layer is shrinking and could be fully repaired by 2066.

 

Earth Day 2026 is a moment to rethink climate action. Community-led nature-based solutions are gaining attention for their potential to deliver environmental social and economic impact.

 

Earth Day 2026 is April 22. This year focuses on community agency and civic action to maintain stability and drive change for a resilient sustainable future.

 

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