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Reconnecting with the Radical Roots of Earth Day

Union of Concerned Scientists

Happy Earth Day! I was only four years old when the first Earth Day took place. Some companies have co-opted the day to sell more “environmentally friendly” products , or worse, to provide polluters with an opportunity to greenwash their miserable track records. Earth Day didn’t come out of nowhere.

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Earth Day 2024: The Climate Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Are Worth Celebrating

Union of Concerned Scientists

Leading up to Earth Day this year, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning and purpose of the annual celebration. Earth Day began under the Nixon Administration in 1970 as a day to support environmental protection and has grown to include nations and communities around the world in appreciation of Mother Earth.

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Earth Day 2025: Embracing renewable energy for our planet

A Greener Life

By Shadia Haq Earth Day 2025 focuses on the theme Our Power, Our Planet and urges a global shift to renewable energy. Photo Credit: Cup of Couple Earth Day timeline: key milestones Year Milestone 1970 First Earth Day held in the United States, with 20 million participants. What is Earth Day 2025 about?

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5 Stunning April Wallpapers to Celebrate Earth Day

Ocean Conservancy

April has finally arrived, which means Earth Day 2022 is on the way! Kick off your Earth Day celebration with our new April wallpapers for both your desktop and mobile devices, and be sure to sign up for our emails and follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram for even more ways to honor the Earth this month! . ©

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Earth Day 2022 – photos documenting our fragile planet

A Greener Life

To mark Earth Day, we bring you photos that highlight the diverse and beautiful planet. . The Association of Photographers (AOP) announced their 37th edition of the Photography Awards Winners for the environment category in conjunction with Earth Day. By Anders Lorenzen.

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Earth Day Illustrates the Path Toward Climate and Community Resilience

Washington Nature

By Todd Reeve, CEO of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, and James Schroeder, Director of Conservation for The Nature Conservancy in Washington Earth Day ignited our collective awareness of challenges facing people and nature, and spurred unparalleled legislative action bringing us cleaner air and water.

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Earth Day 2022 & #OneThing Campaign Announcement

Global Green

Global Green Earth Day 2022 & #OneThing Campaign. The post Earth Day 2022 & #OneThing Campaign Announcement appeared first on Global Green.