The world cries 'green'

Updated On Jun 05, 2014 02:59 pm IST

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A rag picker rests on a garbage dump container on World Environment Day, on the outskirts of Jammu. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 by the United Nations to stimulate global awareness on environmental issues. (AP photo)

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A rag picker rests on a garbage dump container on World Environment Day, on the outskirts of Jammu. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 by the United Nations to stimulate global awareness on environmental issues. (AP photo)

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A boy hugs a tree as he takes part in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most number of people hugging trees for two minutes in Kathmandu. According to the event organiser, 2,001 people took part in the event, held on World Environment Day, to spread the message of saving the environment. (Reuters)

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A boy hugs a tree as he takes part in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most number of people hugging trees for two minutes in Kathmandu. According to the event organiser, 2,001 people took part in the event, held on World Environment Day, to spread the message of saving the environment. (Reuters)

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A boy looks for recyclable materials at a garbage dump on World Environment Day in Guwahati. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 by the United Nations to stimulate global awareness on environmental issues. (AP photo)

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A boy looks for recyclable materials at a garbage dump on World Environment Day in Guwahati. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 by the United Nations to stimulate global awareness on environmental issues. (AP photo)

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In this picture taken Dec 31, 2009, Adelie penguins walk behind Weddell seals lying atop ice at Cape Denison, Commonwealth Bay, East Antarctica. Antarctica pact partners have set up a new protected geological site on the frozen continent to preserve rare minerals that could shine a spotlight on the region's history and evolution over millions of years. (Reuters)

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In this picture taken Dec 31, 2009, Adelie penguins walk behind Weddell seals lying atop ice at Cape Denison, Commonwealth Bay, East Antarctica. Antarctica pact partners have set up a new protected geological site on the frozen continent to preserve rare minerals that could shine a spotlight on the region's history and evolution over millions of years. (Reuters)

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Residents use a poncho to shelter from rain caused by Tropical Depression Boris in Santo Domingo Zanatepec, on the outskirts of Oaxaca. Tropical Storm Boris drew closer to the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, churning northward toward the largest refinery of national oil company Pemex, Salina Cruz. (Reuters)

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Residents use a poncho to shelter from rain caused by Tropical Depression Boris in Santo Domingo Zanatepec, on the outskirts of Oaxaca. Tropical Storm Boris drew closer to the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, churning northward toward the largest refinery of national oil company Pemex, Salina Cruz. (Reuters)

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In this file photo, a woman carries water cans on the bank of a section of the North-Crimean Canal outside the town of Krasnoperekopsk. The water shortage highlights the huge logistical hurdles Russia faces to wean Crimea off dependence on Ukraine, from which it seized the Black Sea peninsula in March. (Reuters)

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In this file photo, a woman carries water cans on the bank of a section of the North-Crimean Canal outside the town of Krasnoperekopsk. The water shortage highlights the huge logistical hurdles Russia faces to wean Crimea off dependence on Ukraine, from which it seized the Black Sea peninsula in March. (Reuters)

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Melting ice shows through at a cliff face at Landsend, on the coast of Cape Denison in Antarctica in this January 2, 2010 picture. Antarctica pact partners have set up a new protected geological site on the frozen continent to preserve rare minerals that could shine a spotlight on the region's history and evolution over millions of years. (Reuters)

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Melting ice shows through at a cliff face at Landsend, on the coast of Cape Denison in Antarctica in this January 2, 2010 picture. Antarctica pact partners have set up a new protected geological site on the frozen continent to preserve rare minerals that could shine a spotlight on the region's history and evolution over millions of years. (Reuters)

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Cambodian environmental activists point to police officers (not in the picture), in front of the police barriers as they march during World Environment Day celebrations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (EPA photo)

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Cambodian environmental activists point to police officers (not in the picture), in front of the police barriers as they march during World Environment Day celebrations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (EPA photo)

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A man dressed as a tree during an awareness rally for the World Environment Day in Kolkata. The World Environment Day is observed annually on 05 June, the theme for this year focuses on 'Small Islands and Climate Change'. (EPA photo)

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A man dressed as a tree during an awareness rally for the World Environment Day in Kolkata. The World Environment Day is observed annually on 05 June, the theme for this year focuses on 'Small Islands and Climate Change'. (EPA photo)

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People perform as they march along a street in Phnom Penh. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise worldwide awareness for environmental protection and motivate action towards a cleaner and greener future, according to the United Nations Environment Programme website. The signs read, "One tree one life" (R), and "Loss of forests is the loss of indigenous people's traditions" (C), and the banner reads, "42nd World Environment Day, all for environment". (Reuters)

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People perform as they march along a street in Phnom Penh. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise worldwide awareness for environmental protection and motivate action towards a cleaner and greener future, according to the United Nations Environment Programme website. The signs read, "One tree one life" (R), and "Loss of forests is the loss of indigenous people's traditions" (C), and the banner reads, "42nd World Environment Day, all for environment". (Reuters)

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A Buddhist monk argues with a Cambodian security guard as they were blocked to reach National Assembly during a rally to mark World Environment Day, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Environmental activists tried in vain to submit petitions to urge the government to protect the country's environment. (AP Photo)

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A Buddhist monk argues with a Cambodian security guard as they were blocked to reach National Assembly during a rally to mark World Environment Day, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Environmental activists tried in vain to submit petitions to urge the government to protect the country's environment. (AP Photo)

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Students hold banners during an awareness rally 'Save the Environment' by the Bengal Government during the 'World Environment Day' in Kolkata. The World Environment Day is observed annually on 05 June, the theme for this year focuses on 'Small Islands and Climate Change'. Banner reading 'My dream is green'. (EPA photo)

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Students hold banners during an awareness rally 'Save the Environment' by the Bengal Government during the 'World Environment Day' in Kolkata. The World Environment Day is observed annually on 05 June, the theme for this year focuses on 'Small Islands and Climate Change'. Banner reading 'My dream is green'. (EPA photo)

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Workers empty a sack of plastic bottles at a recycling workshop in Mumbai. According to the United Nations Environment Programme website, World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise global awareness and motivate action for environmental protection. (Reuters)

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Workers empty a sack of plastic bottles at a recycling workshop in Mumbai. According to the United Nations Environment Programme website, World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise global awareness and motivate action for environmental protection. (Reuters)

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