Amidst the turmoil and confusion that is currently enveloping our world, April 22nd marks a very special and positive occasion in our calendars: Earth Day! Established 50 years ago with the goal of encouraging education and actions towards global environmental issues, this is a day that everyone can be a part of – even from the comfort of your home. What is Earth Day and why is it important? Earth Day began back in 1970, when on April 22nd 20 million Americans took to the streets to protest the unsustainable treatment of the environment at the time. Their actions are said to have prompted the modern environmental movement, and led…