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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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Communities Celebrate Earth Day By Joining Keep PA Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania; How To Join Or Host Events

PA Environment Daily

In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, encourages residents to join the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. Just Some Pick Up PA Earth Day Events Highlighted below are just a few of over 300 Pick Up Pennsylvania events scheduled for the week of Earth Day.

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DEP, Partners Celebrate Earth Day At Schuylkill County Stream Restoration Project; Announce Opening On Next Round Of Growing Greener Plus Grants

PA Environment Daily

On April 22, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the opening of the next round of Growing Greener Plus Grants with a field visit to the Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration site near Pine Grove Borough with the Schuylkill County Conservation District and other local officials. Click Here for a video from the event.

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City & State PA Hosts April 22 Energy Summit - The Future Of Energy In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

City & State PA will host an April 22 [Earth Day] Energy Summit - The Future Of Energy In Pennsylvania at the Harrisburg Hilton from 8:30 a.m. Panelists will include-- -- Jessica Shirley, Acting Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection -- Stephen M. DeFrank , Chair, Public Utility Commission -- Rep.

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Communities Celebrate Earth Day By Joining Keep PA Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania; 216 Cleanup Events Scheduled For Earth Day Weekend

PA Environment Daily

In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, encourages residents to join the 2023 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. 216 Earth Day Cleanup Scheduled Highlighted below are just a few of the 216 Pick Up Pennsylvania events scheduled for Earth Day weekend.

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Susquehanna Greenway Partnership: 850+ Volunteers Collected 81,261 Pounds Of Litter, Trash At 24 Community Cleanup Events

PA Environment Daily

On May 8, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership announced communities across the region held cleanup events to celebrate Earth Day in April where more than 850 volunteers collected 81,261 pounds of litter and trash from parks, trails and communities along the Susquehanna River.

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As federal environmental priorities shift, sovereign Native American nations have their own plans

Environmental News Bits

by Alyssa Kreikemeier, University of Idaho Long before the large-scale Earth Day protests on April 22, 1970 often credited with spurring significant environmental protection legislation Native Americans stewarded the environment.