Today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Most people wonder what Earth Day is really all about, so here’s a brief definition of Earth Day:
Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in held on April 22, 1970 and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. Earth Day is celebrated in spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Many communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues. While the first Earth Day was focused entirely on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes—the original national coordinator in 1970—took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now observed each year on April 22 in virtually every country on Earth. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network . World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5 in a different nation every year, is the principal United Nations environmental observance. – source WikiPedia
To me, it’s the one day of the year when a global light is shined on the environment and all the ways we can take better care of this planet of ours.
To get you in the Earth Day mood, here are some fun things that’s happening around the world and the web:
- It’s My Environment Video Project – The EPA is seeking 10 second video clips that “affirm your commitment to a clean and healthy environment by joining in the “It’s My Environment” video.”
- Kaboose has a ton of great Earth Day Crafts, living green and other projects to get you started.
- The Nature Conservancy has ways your can make a difference for marine life and healthy oceans.
- The Earth day Network is a community that is discussing all things green and environmental.
- Tracey Drake gives you 10 Easy Ideas for Earth Day events.
- Channel 6 Action News offers these promotional events & happenings.
