Earth Day

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For some of the elementary teachers I have worked with, it has been helpful to think about climate change as not exclusively the domain of science teaching and learning. This Earth Day, I hope my fellow elementary educators will embrace the opportunity to do our part to contribute to climate action through our teaching. Others of us really want to address climate change in our teaching, but feel constrained by our curricula or great pressure to make up for lessons students might have missed because of the disruptions of the pandemic. As a teacher educator and educational researcher, I have spent the past couple of years watching colleagues do this work in age-appropriate ways. My goals were for students to learn about the importance of recycling and to develop an appreciation for nature. Now, as a parent of a kindergartener and second grader in Chicago Public Schools, I’ve worked on countless of these projects with my own children.

Reports say the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 with a US senator organising a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. By ...

Earth Day, meanwhile, falls on the same day every year – April 22 – and sees participants taking part in all sorts of activities to help the planet. Reports say the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 with a US senator organising a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Tirtyl provides super-concentrated laundry sheets, which dissolve in 20 seconds and eliminate the need for plastic detergent bottles, dishwashing tablets and, from June, a universal cleaner. One easy way to make a dent in this stat is to switch to reusable bottles. The idea is that you turn off non-essential electric lights as a symbol of commitment to the planet. Held on April 22, Earth Day day sees billions of people work to make our planet a healthier and happier place to live.

Friday is the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, and you can join over a billion people worldwide in protecting the environment by taking part in local ...

The kids (and adults, too) love how good their section of Westfield River looks when they finish — and they can point to what they did with such pride.” Beautify Chicopee by joining an Earth Day cleanup Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Residents can go to the Chicopee Clean Sweep 2022 Facebook page to connect with their neighborhood captain. EarthDay.org is on a mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. “Learning about the earth helps you want to keep it clean and healthy.” The festival will feature free hands-on, environmentally focused activities on the Quadrangle for all ages. Trash bags and rakes will be distributed. Honor Agawam environmental activist Jack Coughlin with the Westfield River Watershed Association’s Spring River Clean-up on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly, free Earth Day activity will hold gatherings in Westfield and Agawam along the Westfield River. In Agawam, the cleanup will begin at the Pynchon Point lot near the South End Bridge and in Westfield the clean up will be on Meadows Street by the Great River Bridges. “We are grateful to once again be able to partner with the City of Springfield Department of Public Works and our fantastic Neighborhood Councils and Civic Associations to clean up our streets,” said Melvin Edwards, president of Keep Springfield Beautiful. “We welcome volunteers and additional organizations from across Springfield to get involved in the effort to beautify our community for the Spring season.” Join an Earth Day “ Vigil for Truth” Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Pulaski Park in downtown Northampton. Organizers wrote on Facebook: “this Vigil will hold a space for us to stand together in our truths: what we love about the world we share, what we worry about for our collective future, and what we dedicate our action to in the year to come.” Join the Connecticut River Conservancy, ValleyBike, RAD Springfield and the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club on an Earth Day a ride Sunday along the Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway from Springfield’s Brightwood neighborhood to the North End. Become an environmental steward and learn how to promote conservation through everyday actions at the Springfield Museums’ Earth Day Festival on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nelson, who was inspired by former Wisconsin governor “Fighting” Bob Lafollette for his progressive mentality, worked for environmental prosperity.

In 1992 the United Nations had an Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, heralding the impact socio-economic humanity had on the environment. This national green gathering was heard all the way in Washington, D.C. and brought bureaucrats to think critically about their involvement in protecting the environment. In response, Nelson orchestrated a national grassroots protest April 22, 1970, which was celebrated as the first Earth Day. That Earth Day people marched the car-free streets of New York. Some wore face masks to shed light on poor air quality and pollution. These events pushed environmental awareness to the forefront and united demographics to understand the impact humanity has on the environment. First celebrated nationally in the United States on April 22, Earth Day’s debut demonstration observed 20 million people advocating for environmental awareness.

Earth Day 2022 World Earth Day or Earth Day is commemorated every year on the 22nd of April Scroll to check its history significance and theme.

However, World Earth Day was earlier proposed to be held on 21st March 1970, the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Later, United States Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed to hold nationwide environmental enlightenment on 22nd April 1970 and renamed it 'Earth Day' Meanwhile, in 2021, the 2021 theme was Restore Our Earth and 2020 theme was Climate Action. Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Every year people celebrates Earth Day on April 22 across the globe and join together to raise awareness about environmental protection and acknowledge the global climate crisis which is alarming right now.

STACKER (WBRE/WYOU) — The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, came on the heels of events in the '60s. Some point to the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969; ...

Black and brown, Latinx/Latine and indigenous peoples, new Americans, and migrant workers have been stewards of these lands for centuries.

We have a chance to avoid the extinction of humanity, but we need all hands on deck. I fight for this future for my family in India, and the flooding, droughts and pollution they already experience that will only worsen if we don’t take action to reduce global emissions. Put simply, these pledges are too often just corporate attempts to pass the buck and sacrifice people’s health while hoping that others will compensate for their destructive practices instead of working to reduce the amount of pollution they create. They are failing to live up to the Paris Agreement, dragging their feet in declaring a climate emergency, continuing to sacrifice the health and safety of communities, and failing to deliver a clean energy future we need to secure a livable future. A big reason for this is climate disinformation that continues to spread on social media channels, blatant greenwashing from corporations, as well as politicians prioritizing the needs of corporations over the people they were elected to serve. It is also an opportunity to learn how to spot climate disinformation and false solutions that serve as nice talking points while companies increase emissions.

This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.

Then, according to the EPA, in the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to bring the issue into the national spotlight. Indeed, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new tailpipe rules for cars and trucks the day after Manchin’s bombshell announcement Dec. 19. The Great Global Cleanup is a global campaign to remove billions of pieces of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails, and parks. "Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods." It’s an effort to reduce waste and plastic pollution, improve habitats and prevent harm to wildlife and humans. According to earthday.org, a book by Rachel Carson titled "Silent Spring" released in 1962 helped begin raising public awareness and concern for the environment.

John Oppermann, the Earth Day Initiative's Executive Director, answered some questions about the organization he leads.

The recent IPCC reports are a good resource to get an understanding of where we’re at in dealing with the climate crisis and the path forward. So whatever you are doing, whether it’s buying an electric vehicle or installing solar panels, be loud about it and communicate that to decision makers in business and government so they receive the signal that there is demand for more sustainable systems. I connect buyers and sellers in the green and healthy home space. The climate crisis is really our most pressing challenge and we’re far behind in taking action to address it. The world’s attention has rightfully turned to COVID and the invasion of Ukraine in the last few years, but we want to pivot and innovate to provide ways for people to continue to come together, even virtually, to push forward for real common solutions that will address the looming climate crisis. As Executive Director, I oversee our annual events and year-round programs that include our large-scale in-person events in NYC, and our virtual events that in recent years have included folks like Bill Nye, Elizabeth Warren, Alexandria Villasenor, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Bill McKibben. I also host our Parts Per Million podcast that has focused on being a climate communicator.

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This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.

Then, according to the EPA, in the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to bring the issue into the national spotlight. Indeed, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new tailpipe rules for cars and trucks the day after Manchin’s bombshell announcement Dec. 19. The Great Global Cleanup is a global campaign to remove billions of pieces of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails, and parks. "Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods." It’s an effort to reduce waste and plastic pollution, improve habitats and prevent harm to wildlife and humans. According to earthday.org, a book by Rachel Carson titled "Silent Spring" released in 1962 helped begin raising public awareness and concern for the environment.

Learn to be a good steward of planet Earth at one of these local events.

Earth Day Hike, Serve & Yoga, 10 a.m.-noon, La Boiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane, College Hill. Join Arrow Adventure, Cincinnati Parks and Practice Yoga Cincinnati for a moderately rugged hike, pulling out invasive garlic mustard plant. Live music from Shiny Old Soul from 4-6 p.m. Family- and pet-friendly. Earth Day at Lick Run, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lick Run, 1645 Queen City Ave., South Fairmount. Clean up from 10 a.m.-noon., followed by tours, workshops, yoga and special programs. Trail team members wear sturdy shoes or boots. A juried "en plein air" art competition takes place during the day, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Art & Earth Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Local experts from Miami University lead guided tree tours, bird hikes, Ancient Sculpture Museum guided tours, yoga classes, and multiple kids' workshops throughout the day. Great American Cleanup: Northside, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 4100 Colerain Ave., Northside. Help beautify the neighborhood and enjoy complimentary food and refreshments. Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival, noon-5 p.m., Summit Park,4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. One of the largest environmental educational events in the region. Earth Day 2022: A Celebration of Earth, Art, Diversity, Innovation and Design, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion, 950 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Artists, vendors, non-profits and more. Earth Day is officially Friday, April 22, and we've got a list of local events taking place throughout the weekend to help you learn how to be a good steward of our beautiful blue planet. Gloves and tools provided. Disparate groups fighting against environmental calamities – oil spills, toxic dumps, pesticides, factories, raw sewage, wildlife extinction – realized their shared common values and banded together for that first ever Earth Day, inspiring more than 20 million Americans to take to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate against the impact of industrial development.

Matt Damon, Adrian Grenier, David Attenborough star in Earth Day documentaries ... "Polar Bear," Disney's annual Earth Day documentary, explores the world of the.

Others include "Our Planet," "Animal" and "David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet." It also includes some mainstream shows, from "Bill Nye, the Science Guy" to "Don’t Look Up," the piercing, Oscar-nominated sorta-comedy about choosing to ignore a problem. "It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown" is on Apple TV+, joining Apple’s collection of past Peanuts films. For the "Tepui" crew, that pandemic seemed like a different world. "Wasteland” is a new four-parter, viewing waste-management in Alabama, New York, Florida and Iowa; "Bring Your Own Brigade" is a 2021 movie following people battling wildfires. "We were in the middle of a massive shoot, with three cameramen," Fothergill said. "After 10 days, COVID came in and we had to drag the whole team back." "We also had Bruce Means with us, who is 80 years old and 300 pounds, so we were kind of moving at his pace." We’d sort of forgotten that a pandemic was ongoing." It’s giving us an opportunity to really see just how unified we are with the biosphere." "Explorer: The Last Tepui," with climber Alex Honnold on an expedition to help biologist Bruce Means explore an untouched environment. The first Earth Day of the COVID years brought a bright-eyed, bright-skies novelty. "Polar Bear," from DisneyNature, which previously made 10 epic movies that opened in American theaters around Earth Day. This one features animals that are very eco-dependent, said filmmaker Alastair Fothergill. "They hunt and live entirely on sea ice.

Earth Day falls on Friday, which also coincides with National Parks Week (April 16-24). If you're not out there experiencing all that our national parks ...

There are many, many additional inspiring documentaries exploring the wonders of the natural world and threats that we all face due to climate change. The Tickells’ previous film, “Kiss the Ground” (2020), narrated by Woody Harrelson, takes a look at the global movement towards regenerative agriculture, and is currently streaming on Netflix. Disney+ has a stacked “Earth Month” collection on their service, where they’ve gathered a variety of National Geographic and Disneynature documentaries that will appeal to the youngest and oldest in your home.

If you're looking for something to do on Earth Day, be sure to check out an Ohio State Park! Ohioans and visitors have the opportunity to celebrate Earth ...

- An Earth Day Hike will take place April 22 from 2-4 p.m. Guests will join naturalists on a fun, two-hour, moderate hike around the park. - Earth Day Litter Pick-Up will take place April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. - Earth Day Green Thumbs will take place April 22 at noon. The naturalist-led hike will take visitors through a mature woodland showing the first signs of spring. Guests are asked to meet at Hope Furnace. Rainboots are recommended. Visitors are asked to meet at the Whippoorwill trailhead across from the campground check-in from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors are asked to meet at the guest parking lot across from the campground check-in. Meet at Oak Point past the cabins. Individuals are invited to the all-day celebration that will include litter clean-up, eco-friendly do-it-yourself planting, and a tree talk hike. The event begins at the east side of the marina with a tree planting. Participants may assist with all tree plantings or choose which ones along the way. Join the naturalist-led hike on Hawkview Meadow Trail to gain inspiration before creating your own nature poem.

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More than 40 local artisans typically visit to celebrate Mother Earth in Alton. Old Bakery Beer Company hosts the Riverbend Earth Day celebration across the river. For Earth Day, visit the sanctuary, see the new medicine wheel, and hear from State Rep. Kimberly Ann Collins and Councilwoman Shalonda Webb. Visitors who bring reusable eating or drinking implements are entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card. The event will accept small tools, toys, bikes and clothes, as well as small electronics for a fee and prescription medications. In Spanish Lake, Rustic Roots Sanctuary boasts a sustainable farm and population of small animals on a property that was condemned by the county in 2018. Check the website for specifics and timing on all the offerings, including music and dancing (including aerials and gymnastics), yoga, information on alternative fuels and transportation, and much more. The city’s biggest Earth Day observation is back in Forest Park and goes all weekend long.

This event celebrates Flood Park's trees and woodlands, wildlife, hiking trails, and picnic areas. It's set for Saturday, April 23, from 1:00 to4:00 pm.

Since San Mateo County is planning to make significant changes to Flood Park, stop by on April 23 to enjoy the park and to offer suggestions for ways to improve it. This event celebrates Flood Park’s trees and woodlands, wildlife, hiking trails, and picnic areas. It’s a free event, hosted by Flood Park.org, a local group working to preserve Flood Park’s woodland and its many benefits.