Earth Day

Another week, another cringing episode of the Apprentice and another slightly pointless task for the devotees. This week, they were asked to create a greetings card and a reason to send it.

Did you know that Earth Day is also Lenin’s birthday? According to some sources, the choice of April 22 in 1970 as the first Earth Day was intentional as it was also the 100th birthday celebration of Lenin.

Friday, April 25 was National Arbor Day. Since 1872, Americans have celebrated trees and their beauty and benefits. And communities are encouraged to plant and nurture trees on this day.

I am at a school in South Florida, I started a Green Team and we just had a HUGE celebration of EARTH DAY!!! It was amazing, we had Pizza Fusion with their utensils made out of potatoes and GM Hybrids on display outside...feel free to ask any questions at tlcgirl1219@comcast.net

On Earth Day 2008, Thomas Friedman was giving a lecture on the politics & economics of global energy at Brown University. Shortly into the lecture, a female audience member ran on stage and threw a green pie at the New York Times columnist.

Turning off the TV has green benefits to!

Stepehen Colbert's take on Earth Day. Very funny.

It happened on Earth Day, in Bethesda, Maryland, which has an innovative program underway to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. In a county that on that very day passed a green building law ...

There are a lot of different activities or actions that can be taken to take part in Earth Day celebrations, but these should also be something we consider doing every day, not just on Earth Day. Mother Earth needs our help year round!

Earth Day could be a powerful tool for education, discussion, and the mobilization of concerted political action on behalf of the environment. Earth Day could even be a national holiday, recognized with all of the rights and privileges associated with the title. Earth Day could take on greater political significance were heads of state to assemble along with heads of environmental groups, trade associations, labor unions, and indigenous populations.

Here's a look at what happened during the Earth Day celebrations in Washington D.C. Bring an umbrella!

Today is Earth Day, and it’s a great day to remind ourselves why we’re interested in things like renewable fuels and green car technology. It’s also a day to think about the role each of us plays in local and international environmental issues, from air pollution to the increasing cost of food.

For companies aiming to latch onto society's increased focus on the environment, Earth Day is the time to do. Business participation in the day ranges from sales to teaching tools, and while some actions are more light green than others, many businesses are putting for real, substantial efforts.

Few of the options offered on Earth Day for all the eco-conscious readers. Happy Earth Day!

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