US EditionOn Earth Day’s 55th anniversary, it’s time to rethink our actions
- Earth Day, an annual event on April 22, began in the United States in 1970 to support environmental stewardship.
- Growing environmental concerns and a lack of protective legislation motivated the first Earth Day events.
- Events include community cleanups, educational activities, and concerts, occurring in places like Nassau County and Port Washington.
- Kathleen Rogers of earthday.org notes Earth Day is often people's first environmental action; Greta Thunberg says it promotes destruction.
- Individuals can contribute by reducing waste, supporting advocacy groups, and making thoughtful purchases for a healthier planet.
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What It Will Take to Fulfill the Promise of Earth Day
Earth Day, a global effort to educate people on growing environmental threats and propel them to action, marks its 55th anniversary today. The day, which its organizers say billions of people across 200 countries celebrate, is also embraced by a host of major corporations and governments across the globe. For many, it’s an opportunity to embrace the day’s alluring symbolism—despite the activities of many participating corporations and government…
Trump Energy chief recounts evolution of US environs over 55 'Earth Days': ‘A handily energized society works'
The 55th anniversary of Earth Day can be contrasted by watching how the environment looked like before and after "handily-energized society," said Secretary Chris Wright.
The importance of clean air and quitting tobacco
Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day to show our support for environmental stewardship and taking care of the health of our planet. Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April each year, reminding us of…
Happy 55th birthday, Earth Day — Celebrate by doing your part and help protect our environment - Pittsburgh Union Progress
Earth Day turns 55 on Tuesday, and anyone can mark that milestone by making choices that divert waste from landfills and advocating for the environment. The Pennsylvania Resources Council noted in a news release that the Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average American produces 4.4 pounds of waste each day. Wasted food accounts for the largest portion of American trash by weight, more than 66 million tons a year. This year’s observ…
Celebrating Earth Day in a time of uncertainty
Communities across Nassau County will mark Earth Day Thursday, April 26, with educational, entertainment, and clean-up events as the country faces questions over how to handle the environment 55 years after the first celebrations. More than a dozen organizations from across the Town of North Hempstead are partnering with the Port Washington Public Library to present an Earth Day Concert at Sunset Park from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Port Washington. Ot…
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