CNN is kicking off its annual Call to Earth Day, an initiative celebrating individuals who are protecting the planet and combating climate change. This year’s theme, Guard Your Green Space , invites people to show how they’re preserving their shared spaces for future generations.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1️⃣ Flight cuts

Underscoring the mounting impact of the government shutdown, the FAA said it will reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday unless the impasse ends by then. The move could result in thousands of flight cancellations each day , although officials have not specified which airports would be affected. This comes as staffing shortages at terminals are already causing widespread delays, and as thousan

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