5 June

World Environment Day: This year's Mask Challenge is aimed at creating air pollution awareness; know about annual event's history

World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year, in order to raise awareness about environmental issues plaguing our planet and the action to be taken to tackle them

World Environment Day 2019: UN warns of dangers of air pollution; messages calling for action flood Twitter

China is hosting World Environment Day 2019 with 'Beat Air Pollution as the theme. The UN chief pointed out that air pollution kills 7 million people every year and contributes to climate change.

World Bicycle Day 2019: The annual holiday celebrates cycling for health, environment

Amsterdam leads in the number of cyclists it supports, with 40% of all commuters using a bicycle to go to work.

World Environment Day: This 18-yr-old is waging a war against Mumbai's coastal road project; nature warriors show small steps can make big impact

5 June is observed as the World Environment Day, another semblance of an event to perhaps celebrate how precious and beautiful Planet Earth is, and also to take a moment to realise the extent of destruction we have wreaked on it

World Environment Day: Prakash Javadekar launches 'SelfieWithSapling' campaign, urges people to advocate cause on social media

Calling for active public participation in World Environment Day celebrations on 5 June, Prakash Javadekar launched a ;SelfieWithSapling' campaign, urging people to plant a sapling and click a selfie with it.

World Environment Day: Jharkhand will become plastic-free by next year, says Chief Minister Raghubar Das

Jharkhand would become a plastic-free state by 5 June, the World Environment Day, next year, Chief Minister Raghubar Das announced on 5 June, 2018.