Srinagar, April 22 -- Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 every year, is a vital reminder of our collective responsibility towards the environment. It is a global phenomenon celebrated by over 193 countries for the environmental protection and sustainability and paved the way for landmark environmental legislation like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Its roots trace back nearly six decades to a burgeoning environmental consciousness, and a wave of student activism. Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Democrat, USA, witnessed the power of student movements when billions of people especially students came out on the streets to demonstrate against war and leaders had to listen to them. The success of this movement encouraged leaders to rais...