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You’re Invited to an Earth Day Party!

You’re Invited…to an Earth Day Celebration!

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Who: all humans on Earth

What: an International holiday to celebrate the wonder of life

on our planet

When: Earth Day in America will be celebrated April 22, 2008

Where: All across the world

Why: to help clean up and protect our precious Planet Earth

Don’t miss out, join in the fun- we’ll see you there!

In 1970, Twenty million people celebrate the first Earth Day. http://www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm


Extrordinary Earth Day Facts

Earth Day Facts brought to you by Globio, http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/article.aspx?art_id=35#

Earth Day Stats

  • Earth Day is celebrated worldwide.
  • Earth Day is celebrated by most people on April 22nd each year, and by some one month earlier.
  • Earth Day is about learning about the planet and protecting Earth’s biodiversity.

Earth Day History

  • Senator Gaylord Nelson of the USA is considered the founder of Earth Day.
  • The first Earth Day was celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970.
  • The first international Earth Day was celebrated in 1990, with 200 million people from 141 nations participating.

Celebrating Earth Day

  • People celebrate Earth Day in many ways.
  • Ringing of peace bells
  • Environmental rallies
  • Parades
  • Games
  • Rive bank and beach clean-ups
  • Workshops
  • Tree planting

Protecting Earth

  • There are things that can be done every day to protect the Earth
    • Walking or riding a bike to reduce pollution.
    • Planting trees to keep the air clean.
    • Making sure trash is thrown away.
    • Creating a compost pile instead of creating more garbage for landfills.
    • Recycling.

In 1976, EPA begins phase-out of cancer-causing PCB production and use. http://www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm

Tip of the Day

Earth Day videohttp://www.earthdaytv.net/

Watch TV, yes watch TV, your mother was wrong it IS good for you! Earth Day TV is an educational network focused on what we each can do to help improve our planet. They encourage ways for individuals to join forces in your community and around the world. Several topics of interest are as follows: Global Warming, Alternative Energy, Greener Living, Coral Reefs, In the Classroom, and Earth Day News.

In 1972, the United States and Canada agree to clean up the Great Lakes, which contain 95 percent of America’s fresh water and supply drinking water for 25 million people. http://www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm

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