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The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies emphasizes the collective responsibility and action required to address air pollution. This pollution, a significant environmental risk to human health, causes about a third of deaths from stroke, chronic respiratory disease, and lung cancer, and a quarter from heart attacks. Additionally, short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) related to health effects and near-term global warming are a key concern. Air pollution causes an estimated 6.5 million premature deaths globally, with the majority occurring in developing countries where women, children, and the elderly are disproportionately affected due to their exposure to ambient and indoor air pollution. Air pollution also poses long-term impacts due to its transport over long distances; without aggressive intervention, premature deaths from ambient air pollution are projected to increase by over 50% by 2050. Air pollution also has a significant economic impact, affecting productivity, healthcare costs, and tourism. Investing in air pollution control, therefore, offers considerable economic benefits. Some air pollutants, like black carbon, methane, and ground-level ozone, impact food security and contribute to a significant number of air pollution-related deaths, so reducing them offers co-benefits for the climate. The United Nations General Assembly has designated 7 September as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, in response to the growing international interest in clean air. The move aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals' emphasis on promoting sustainable development policies supporting healthy air quality and recognizes that improving air quality can also enhance climate change mitigation.

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Sep

Grandma Moses Day (1860): September 7

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You are never too old to follow your dreams. Laura Ingles Wilder began writing the Little House series in her 60s and didn't publish her last book until age 78. Grandma Moses, the primitive American artist, didn't begin painting until she was 78! Today is the anniversary of her birth and a celebration of never being too old to try something new.

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Sep

Independence Day, (BR)(1822): September 7

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Jerusalem Falls (C)(J)(70AD): September 7

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The fall of Jerusalem and the second temple's destruction is a critical date in Jewish and Christian theology that resonates even today. JEWISH: September 7, 70 AD, witnessed the fall of the eternal city of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple used by the Hebrews to worship God. The Hebrews believe God lived in the temple, in the room called the Holy of Holies. The temple is where the Hebrews performed animal sacrifices for God and the center of their faith. For four years, the Hebrews of Palestine waged war against the Romans for control the city and their way of life. Emperor Titus and his second-in-command, Tiberius Julius Alexander, would ultimately conquer Jerusalem, destroying the Second Temple and exiling the remaining Hebrew population. The Sanhedrin, leaders of the faith, would eventually escape to Yavneh and spend the next 125 years creating the Jerusalem Talmud. In the days before Passover, Titus began attacking the city of Jerusalem, using four legions, three from the west side and the fourth advancing east at the Mount of Olives. On the west side, the attack began at the Third Wall, which was breached in May, making it easy for the Romans to seize the temple, which was destroyed by fire. For Jewish people, it is a day of sorrow as it marks the end of the Hebrews' temple-based faith and the beginning of Talmudic Rabbinism (modern Judaism). The temple's destruction is known as Tisha b'Av in the Hebrew calendar and occurs in the month of Av. In the Gregorian calendar date is September 7. CHRISTIAN: The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple mark the fulfillment of the prophecies of Christ. No longer would God reside in a temple room; now, God is omnipresent, living in the hearts of humans and accessible to all. For most Christians, it signifies the destruction of the old faith and the evolution of the New Testament, God's new covenant with man. The Old Testament remained as a historical reference, part of the faith, but not the foundation. MODERN-DAY ITERATIONS In the nineteenth century, Protestant factions split into a new form of the faith called Dispensationalism, practiced today by non-denominational evangelicals and some more mainline groups, including the Southern Baptist Convention and Pentecostal church. Dispensationalism places the teachings of the Old Testament in higher importance over the New Testament. The faithful believe that time was essentially suspended for 2,000 years and initiated again with the establishment of the nation-state of Israel in Palestine in 1948. A core objective of Dispensationalists is re-building the Hebrew temple in Jerusalem and reviving its customs before 70AD on the land where the Al Aqsa mosque stands. These actions, they believe, are required to bring Christ back to earth for the End Times, a great battle where they will be saved, and all others, including those of the Jewish faith, will perish. Politically, Dispensationalists are called Christian Zionists and represent nearly 300 million of the two billion Christians worldwide. Their beliefs and goals greatly influence and dramatically impact geopolitics and current events, despite being less than 4% of the global and 15% of the Christian population.

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Sep

Mercury Prize, Hyundai (UK): September 7

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The Hyundai Mercury Prize promotes the best of UK music and the artists who produce it by celebrating the 12 Albums of the Year. The event recognizes artistic achievement across a range of contemporary music genres. The Mercury Prize is the music equivalent to the Booker Prize for literature and the Turner Prize for art.

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Sep

Neither Snow nor Rain Day (1914): September 7

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Superhero Week for Muscular Dystrophy (AU): September 4-10

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If you've been looking for an excuse to dress up like a superhero and support a worthy cause, Superhero Week for Muscular Dystrophy(MS) in Australia is your chance. To participate, register your group, set your date during National Superhero Week, and start planning your costume. Funds raised from events support MS research and those living with this condition.

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Sep

Women's Health Week (AU): September 4-11

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Created in 2013, Women's Health Week gives women the license to put themselves first and dedicate a week to health. Health information and free resources are made available by various organizations throughout Australia during this week and is championed by Jean Hailes.

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Sep

Zero Waste Week (UK): September 4-10

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Zero Waste Week falls on the first Monday of September and is celebrated for one week. This event raises awareness of the impact of landfill on the environment and ways to reduce landfills. Although newsletters are sent all year round and fresh content on their site, Zero Waste Week officially starts in September. Zero Waste Week began in 2008.

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Sep

Be Late for Something Day: September 5

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Be Late for Something Day promotes the positive side of procrastination. Created by Procrastinators' Club of America's founder Les Waas, this event urges people to stop and smell the roses, take a long lunch or dinner, play with children and use it as an excellent excuse for being late to an appointment. Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?

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Sep

Charity, Intl. Day of (1997): September 5

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Annually on the anniversary of the death of Mother Theresa (September 5, 1997), the United Nation's International Day of Charity focuses on giving back to the community via time, money, or expertise. Charity is one of the foundational principles of every primary faith and is considered a bedrock of humanity.

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Sep

Cheese Pizza Day: September 5

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Cheese Pizza Day celebrates the flat dough meal that may include marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or no sauce with cheese. This favorite snack is beloved the world over. Cheese Pizza Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor.

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Sep

Play Days: September 5-9

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Americans are severely starved for vacation days, with just seven paid holidays a year. A month off or longer is expected in Europe and most of the world. When this writer worked in the Middle East, I had 53 days off a year. Those were the days. But I digress. No matter. Play Days expands the Labor Day Weekend through the following weekend. It's a chance to laugh and play like ten years olds, and life can return to normal the following week. Enjoy!

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Sep

Rainforest Day, Amazon (1850): September 5

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On September 5, 1850, the province of Amazonas emerged. Known today as the State of Amazon in Brazil, the forest it hosts (with Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and French Guyana) covers 6.7 million square kilometers and approximately 33 million people. It's known as the world's lungs and is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, minerals, and natural resources. However, logging, mining, clear-cutting, construction, and other human activities threaten this biological miracle. Amazon Rainforest Day reminds us of the Amazon's importance and raises awareness to promote action to protect it.

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Sep

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, Intl: September 5

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World Spinal Cord Injury seeks to increase awareness and facilitate life inclusion for persons with paralysis and spinal cord injuries. One of the most devastating conditions physically, mentally, socially, sexually, and vocationally, spinal cord injuries affect every part of life. The economic costs are enormous, both in treatment and lost wages averaging between $334,000 - 1 million dollars in expenses in the first year after the injury and ongoing expenses of $41,000 to $178,000/year for life. The majority of spinal cord injuries are preventable. Basic safety procedures such as always wearing a seat belt, never driving under the influence, keeping your home clean and clutter-free, and always wearing a helmet when biking, skating, or skateboarding can prevent injury. When out and about, visually inspect playground equipment before using it, don't run on wet surfaces, and use your smartphone's flashlight after dark so people can see you.

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