Earth Day – April 22, 2008

Jul 25, 2012 by WendiDingfelder

You probably have noticed Earth Day on your April

calendar and you may have wondered what, specifically, is

it?

Earth Day came about after six years of effort from

then Senator Gaylord Nelson, who, back in the 1960s,

had the foresight to appear at the extended term influence of

pollution on the environment. He was instrumental in

finding his message out to college students, who took

this concern on with concern and enthusiasm for this

project. Earth Day became a National Awareness day on

January 20, 1970, with the date set for celebration as

April 22 of every single year. In 2007, it is estimated that

a single billion men and women recognized Earth Day in some way.

Internationally, Earth Day is celebrated at distinct

instances, in approximately 175 nations. In the northern

hemisphere, it is observed in the spring in the

southern hemisphere, Earth Day is observed in the

fall.

The goal of Earth Day was to raise awareness of

environmental troubles, promote education about the

issue, and to advocate for a healthy and sustainable

planet. Several schools have taken Earth Day a step

additional to incorporate extended teaching of

environmental problems and observe Earth Week.

To locate events in your region, or to get tips for

assisting you commemorate this special day, go to

www.earthdaynetwork.com. Get involved in helping in

your community, whatever the wants could be. Every single city

has a park, street or stream that demands cleaning up,

and it requires only a couple of volunteers to make an enormous

difference. Take the time to find out about how you can

aid preserve this planet for future generations. They

will thank you for it!

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