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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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The Earth Day Women’s Summit Debuts at EarthX 2025 to Elevate Women’s Perspectives & Drive Solutions for Climate Change

Global Green

Importantly, women and girls also bear the brunt of the effects of climate change. Yet, women comprise a fraction of corporate leaders and investment, which does not make good business sense, said Joan Michelson, host of Electric Ladies Podcast and co-executive producer and emcee of The Earth Day Womens Summit.

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DCNR Marks Earth Day By Planting Over 400 Trees At Pottstown School District In Montgomery County

PA Environment Daily

On April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined students, educators, and local leaders at Pottstown High School in Montgomery County to plant trees and highlight the role of green infrastructure in building healthier, more resilient communities.

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Earth Day! - PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.22.25

PA Environment Daily

DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting. Room 105 of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg. Click Here to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. DEP Contact: Lindsay Byron at lbyron@pa.gov or calling 717-772-8951.

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April’s Wild Ride: Twitter, Pinterest Move on Disinformation, then Elon Musk Happens

Union of Concerned Scientists

The ups: on April 6 th , Pinterest announced a new policy to keep “false and misleading claims around climate change off the platform.” It’s hard to say Musk’s ownership will mean for Twitter’s policies about lying about climate change and other vital social issues, but some early commenters are skeptical.

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