Earth Day Video 2012 | Earth Day Movie

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Earth Hour 2012 | Earth 60

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Earth Hour Video 2012

When is Earth Hour 2012 – Earth Hour 2012 Date

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This Earth Hour 2012: 8.30pm, Saturday 31 March, celebrate your action for the planet with the people of world by switching off your lights for an hour, then go beyond the hour.

Earth Hour 2012 will take place on Saturday 31 March at 8.30PM (local time)
*Earth Hour is held on the last Saturday of March annually

What Time is Earth Hour 2012 – Turn the Lights Off

Celebrate your commitment to the planet by joining in the annual switch off – lights out. Switch off your non-essential lighting during World Earth Hour, Saturday March 31, between 8:30-9:30 pm local time in all buildings you can control.
Celebrate World Earth Hour movement, Every Hour by going Beyond Earth Hour.

World Earth Hour 2012 – Earth 60

On March 31, hundreds of millions of citizens, from one hundred different countries, will switch off the lights. In 2010, hundreds of millions of people turned off their lights for World Earth Hour. For Earth Hour 2012, we will continue this powerful global action on climate change. World Earth Hour is the largest call for action on climate change in history and continues to grow every year. World Earth Hour has become a global sustainability movement and will be followed by many more green initiatives for Earth Day 2012.

Earth Hour Games for Kids – Earth Hour Kids

Read Earth Hour books and play games by candlelight. Use the “hour of darkness” to teach your children about climate change global warming. Get children thinking about ways to go beyond the hour.

Earth 60 – Lights Out 2012

Earth hour is also referred to as Earth Power Hour, Live Earth Hour and Earth 60. Earth Hour sends the message that we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the short and long term benefit of the planet. Earth Power Hour has done a lot to raise awareness of sustainability issues. Let’s continue this global sustainability movement with Earth Hour 2013.

Hundreds of icons and landmarks around the world will turn their lights off for Earth Hour 2012. Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rome’s Colosseum, the CN Tower in Toronto, and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco will turn their lights off for World Earth Hour 2012.

Earth Hour Lantern Project – Virtual Lantern

Show your support for Earth Hour 2012 and create your own virtual Earth Hour lantern. Put your customized Earth Hour lantern on your Facebook, Twitter, website, or blog.

Virtual Light Switch – Lights Out

Make your own virtual light switch for World Earth Hour. The Virtual Light Switch is a Facebook application and a feature on the Earth Hour website. The Virtual Light Switch lets you choose the style of the switch and the décor of the room. Explore your creativity with vintage, retro and modern light switches and wallpapers. Promote Earth Hour by adding your virtual light switch to Facebook, Twitter, or your blog.

Earth Hour History – Earth Hour Facts

The first Earth Hour was initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Sydney Morning Herald in 2007. Earth Hour first began in Australia in 2007, when 2.2 million residents of Sydney participated by turning off all non-essential lights for one hour. Earth Hour has become the largest voluntary action for the environment in history. Earth Hour is experiencing rapid growth and is the world’s largest mass participation event. World Earth Hour 2012 will involve one billion people around the globe, in more than 1,000 cities turning off lights. Live Earth Hour 2012 is a call of action to every individual, every business and every community to take a stand against climate change.

Earth Hour WWF – World Wildlife Fund

Earth Hour is a global grass-roots movement that is organized by the well-respected World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The World Wildlife is on a mission is to stop the degradation of the environment and encourage people and businesses to live in harmony with nature.

Date of Earth Hour 2013 – Earth Hour 2013

Earth Hour 2013 is on Saturday, March 30
Don’t be anti earth hour – “Vote Earth” and turn the lights off for World Earth Hour 2012. Save the Date and See you in the dark!
Thank you for visiting and get ready for Earth Day 2012 !
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What is Fracking | Why Ban Fracking

December 5th, 2011 by admin No comments »
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What is Fracking – Definition of Fracking

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Fracking — also known as hydraulic fracturing or hydrofracing — is a method of extracting natural gas for energy. Although fracking has grown in popularity in recent years, it’s been banned in some areas, including the entire country of France.

How Does Fracking Work?

First, a hole is drilled into reservoir shale rock formations. Next, a mixture of water and chemicals is injected at a very high pressure, and this causes gas to flow out for collection.

What Risks Are Associated with Fracking?

Unfortunately, there are several environmental and health concerns associated with fracking.

  1. The process causes water pollution and can make it unsafe to drink. This is because there are several chemicals used in fracturing, and they can make there way to nearby ground water supplies. In fact, methane, heavy metals, and other dangerous substances have been detected in the water near fracking sites. People living near these areas have been known to experience increased levels of headaches, nosebleeds, and other health problems.
  2. Fracking might increase cancer rates. Indeed, the process relies on using many known carcinogens — notably benzene, lead and methanol — so there is the side effect of radioactive contamination to both the air and water.
  3. Since there are so many dangerous chemicals used in fracking, it can cause many serious health risks in addition to cancer. This includes damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and cardiovascular system.
  4. Additionally, injecting water and chemicals into shale rock has caused several documented earthquakes. Although these earthquakes were minor, they will always be a potential hazard wherever fracking takes place.
  5. Fracking also harms the environment by depleting local water supplies. It uses millions of gallons that could be used for drinking or other productive purposes.
  6. There have been reports of natural gas seeping into water sources near fracking sites. Some people have even reported that their tap water has become flammable, which is an obvious safety and health concern.
  7. Finally, the process contributes to global climate change by releasing carbon and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Fracking releases less of these gases than other fossil fuels – but that doesn’t mean it’s environmentally friendly.

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Green Christmas 2012 | How to Have a Earth Friendly Holiday

October 6th, 2011 by admin No comments »
2011 Green Christmas

2012 Green Christmas

2012 Green Christmas Ideas

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Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? An Eco-Christmas is a great way to celebrate the holidays.

There are many creative ways to have an earth-friendly holiday. Whether you string popcorn or use a live potted Christmas tree, there are many ways to have an eco-friendly Christmas. Eco-Friendly Christmas ideas are a great way to “go beyond earth hour” and help save the planet.

There are many earth-friendly holiday gifts that are both sustainable and useful. The best green gifts for 2012 and 2013, are sustainable, reusable and recyclable. From tree growing kits to a paperless tablet for kids -there is something for the tree-hugger on your list.

10 Way to Have an Eco Friendly Christmas in 2012:

  1. Make Your Own Decorations String popcorn for garland on the tree
  2. Charitable Gifts Instead of exchanging gifts, give to your friend’s favorite charity
  3. Recycle Wrap gifts with newspaper and old magazines
  4. Old Greeting Cards Upcycle old Xmas cards to make unique gift tags
  5. Skip the Meat Buy an organic turkey or better yet, Tofurkey
  6. LED Christmas Lights Replace holiday lights with LED Christmas Lights
  7. Regift Pass that gift around until it finds a happy home
  8. Tablet/eReader Reduce your carbon footprint with a paperless reading tablet
  9. Shop On-line Avoid line ups and reduce carbon emissions with one less car on the road
  10. Live Christmas Trees Live potted Christmas trees keep giving all year round

Green holiday gifts are a great way to promote green living. Find green gifts for Earth Day 2012!

Instead of buying multiple gifts that are often unwanted and unused, try an unconventional gift idea. You can give an acre of rain forest, a clean water or mosquito nets to a developing country. Yes, you can give the gift of charity!

Question consumption and spend quality time with family and friends. That’s what the holidays are all about.
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Are eBooks More Eco-Friendly Than Printed Books?

October 5th, 2011 by admin No comments »
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet

Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet (Credit: Amazon via Bloomberg)

How and Why eBook Readers Are Environmentally Friendly

Should we be chopping down trees to make books? Or would it be better for the environment if we all read books digitally on tablets, slates and eReaders. The printed book is a significant waste of energy, water and paper. Environmentalists have looked at the environmental implications associated with producing, storing, shipping paper books. Yes, tablet/e-readers require a certain amount of resources, however this cannot compare to traditional paper books.

Reduce your environmental footprint with earth-friendly electronic books and don’t forget to recycle your tablet PC e-reading device at the end of its life cycle.

What’s on the Tablet/eReader Market

Here are some of the options in green, eco-friendly reading:

  • Kindle Fire Tablet – the new color Kindle Fire has books, magazines, apps, for only $199.
  • Amazon Kindle e-Readers – Choose from the original Amazon Kindle , the Kindle Touch and the Kindle Touch 3G
  • Tablets for Kids – A tablet for kids is a great Christmas gift idea. Check out the LeapPad Explorer tablet by Leapfrog.
  • Apple iPad Tablet – Download the iBooks app and read books in color. Check out the latest generation iPad.

Other popular tablet/ereaders are being developed from popular companies such as the Nook from Barnes and Noble and Sony. You can read ebooks on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android and many other portable devices. Amazon has a recycling program for the Kindle and its batteries.

What is an eBook?

An e-book is an also known as an electronic book or a digital book. This book published in electronic form. An ebook can be a digital version of a paper book, journal article, newspaper or blog. An ebook may contain interactive content including hyperlinks and multimedia.

e-Books have become increasingly popular since the evolution of the Kindle ereader. Since then, other ereading devices such as the Nook, and the iPad tablet have been placed on the market. You can download ebooks on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device.

Will the eBook Replace Print Books?

Many have predicted that that e-books will eventually replace books and be the death of newspapers. With the recent advances in technology, it appears that we are heading for a paperless society. The “death” of the printed book has been under discussion for a long time – E-books are evolving, printed books are not. Save money and save the environment with paperless reading – Mother Earth will thank you! If you can’t part from the traditional printed book, utilize your local library, second-hand bookshops, and markets.

Kindle Comes to the Web

Read digital books online with Kindle for the web. Buy digital book from Amazon.com and read ebooks on the Web or your Tablet PC. The new Kindle for the Web allows you to bring books into your browser without downloading any software.

Embed book samples on your blog to your other Web site, similar to the function offered with video clips on YouTube. Customers are allowed to “Read the first chapter FREE” which gives them the opportunity to try before they buy. Kindle for the Web offers book pop-up offers.

Change the font size, adjust line spaces and change the background color of the book. Share popular ebooks through social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and share through e-mail.

Read and share book samples with Kindle for the Web.

  • Read book samples from Amazon.com without leaving your browser. No need for any downloads.
  • Recycle your favorite book samples by sharing them with your friends through various social networks and email.
  • Use Amazon’s recycling program for the Kindle and its batteries.

Download Computer e-Books

Download Computer eBooks for your Kindle wireless reading device or your favorite web browser. Popular eBooks allow you to assess the quality through rank. Find best selling eBooks such as “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and the “Girl Who Played With Fire”.

Protect your new investment with a quality tablet/ereader cover.

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Earth Day 2012 | Sustainable Energy

September 7th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Alternatives to Nuclear Energy – Alternative Energy Resources

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“Nuclear power is an unforgiving technology.” Doris Grinspun

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Alternative Energy is Wanted as Result of Nuclear Crisis. The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami are forcing many to look for clean energy resources. During the 2011 nuclear crisis, Japan’s levels of radiation caused residents to remain indoors more, which reduced economic activity. Radiation dosimeters were given to 34,000 children to assess the cumulative effects of radiation exposure.

“What’s clear is that the nuclear accidents in Japan have identified that in the event of natural disaster or national crisis, nuclear power is more of a liability than it is an asset.” – Paul Gunter (Beyond Nuclear)

Alternative green energy sources is a prominent theme for Earth Day 2012. The grim reality of radiation exposure, and high radiation levels is forcing us to look for better alternatives to nuclear energy. Sustainable clean energy will continue to be an important theme for Earth Day 2012, 2013 and even Earth Day 2014 onwards.

We may be saying goodbye to atomic age, and hello to renewable energy sources such as wind power, solar power and geothermal power.

Earth Day 2012 Energy – Green Energy Technology

Push for green energy sources by encouraging leading companies to source environmentally friendly electricity. Our reliance on coal and has taken its toll on the environment. Coal accounts for a large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to global warming. Nuclear energy is also being questioned after the devastating nuclear disaster in Japan. The Fukushima Japan disaster has been a sobering wake up call, and people are beginning to rethink nuclear power. Advocate the use of renewable sources of energy that will help us move away from nuclear and coal energy, and towards clean sustainable eco energy.

President Barack Obama has outlined a plan to reduce oil imports to the United States by a third over the next decade. President Obama emphasized the shift to other ‘Clean Energy’ industries such as ‘clean coal,’ natural gas, biofuels, wind and solar power. President Obama plans to reduce oil imports by a third by 2021. The U.S. will boost the domestic production of oil and gas, use of biofuels and fuel efficiency. President Obama’s plan will reduce the reliance on Mideast producers.

Alternatives to Nuclear Energy

Geothermal Power – Geothermal Advantages

Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy that is generated in the Earth’s core. Geothermal power is cost effective, reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Geothermal energy is an excellent source of clean, cheap, and renewable power.

Solar Power – Solar Energy

Solar power is energy that is derived from the sun and converted into heat or electricity. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that is clean and produces no pollution. No fuel, waste, or pollution is expelled in its usage. Solar power is sustainable, renewable and earth friendly.

Wind Power Advantages – Advantages of Wind Energy

Wind power is produced by using wind generators to harness the kinetic energy of wind. Wind power is a renewable energy produced through the use of wind turbines. Wind power is a clean, green sustainable energy with great potential.

Hydroelectric Power – Hydroelectricity

Hydropower plants capture the energy of falling water to generate electricity. The water pressure that is created by water is used to turn the blades of a turbine. The turbine is connected to a generator, which converts the mechanical energy into electricity. Hydropower is a clean, and renewable source of energy. It provides inexpensive electricity and is pollution-free.

Methane Gas – Eco Energy

Methane gas can provide renewable energy. As landfill waste breaks down, it produces methane and other gases. More than 75 percent of this gas is available for use as “green” energy. Methane gas is increasingly used to generate electricity and heat.

Celebrate Earth Day 2012 by advocating the use of renewables, eco energy and sustainable power. Unquestionably, renewables are the way of the future.
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Climate Change Will Mean More Depression And Mental Health Problems ‎

August 30th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Climate Change and Mental Health: Why Increased Temperatures Means Increased Depression

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Climate Change Depression

Depression and Climate Change

If you think climate change is only a concern for polar bears and environmentalists, think again. A report titled “A Climate of Suffering: The Real Cost of Living with Inaction on Climate Change” suggests that the extreme weather associated with global warming could hit close to home—specifically, inside your own brain. Climate change is causing clinical depression symptoms and needing various depression treatments.

What is Depression?

Depression is a condition of mental disturbance, typically with lack of energy and difficulty in maintaining concentration or interest in life. Clinical depression symptoms can range from feelings of worthlessness to impaired concentration and fatigue. Depression is more than just a low mood – it’s a serious illness which requires treatment.

Climate Change and Depression

The science believed to be behind global warming is relatively simple; air pollutants known as greenhouse gases trap heat near the earth’s surface, causing widespread increases in temperature. Although some greenhouse gases occur naturally, scientists believe that human activities—particularly the burning of fossil fuels—have altered the composition of the earth’s atmosphere. And the effects of climate change cannot be solved by simply cranking up the AC; scientists predict that “extreme weather events” like cyclones and droughts will become much more common as a result of temperature changes.

We are used to measuring the cost of natural disasters in money and human lives. What we sometimes forget is that the psychological toll of these events can persist long after the physical damage has disappeared. This latest study, commissioned by the Climate Institute, focuses on recent severe weather in Australia. Researchers found that mental disorders spiked in the aftermath of a drought, with up to one in five people experiencing “emotional injury, stress, depression and despair.” Rates of substance abuse, clinical depression, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also rose. And given that disorders like depression and anxiety increase one’s risk of suicide, the problem is a serious one.

Global Warming Linked To Rise In Mental Illness

This phenomenon has only recently garnered attention, so any explanations are necessarily speculative. It is not hard to see why the man who witnessed a cyclone destroy his home might later suffer from depression and PTSD, but scientists suggest that such events can also disrupt the “social cohesion” of an entire community. A business that fails in the wake of a natural disaster may have to lay off hundreds or even thousands of employees, resulting in private financial troubles and a potential exodus of workers. The psychological effects of this kind of upheaval can be devastating, especially for children; following Cyclone Larry, roughly one in ten primary schoolers displayed symptoms of PTSD.

This particular study was limited to Australia, but if current climate trends continue, we could witness a worldwide outbreak of anxiety, depression and mental disorders. We need to find ways to reduce pollution levels—our own peace of mind is at stake.

Hurricane Season has brought us great devastation and mental health consequences such as clinical depression. Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Katia and Hurricane Lee are showing us that we need to take a serious look at the devastating effects of climate change, and how they threaten our mental health.
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Earth Week 2012 | Green Week 2012

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What is Earth Week 2012 – Definition of Earth Week 2012

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Earth Week 2012 is a time to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment, sustainable living and earth awareness. Earth Week is also known as National Green Week 2012. Environmentalists all over the world will recycle and conserve energy this earth week!

Earth Week Dates 2012

Earth Week usually runs from April 16th to Earth Day, April 22nd. This leads up to Earth Day 2012!

Earth Week 2012 Ideas – Ideas for Earth Week 2012

What can you do this Earth Week 2012? There are many green ideas for Earth Week 2012 — Celebrate with green Earth Week Activities!

  • Less is More - Purchase items with less packaging.
  • Paperless Technologies - Invest in a kids ereader or kids tablet
  • Go Chemical Free – Adopt a chemical free lifestyle
  • Hybrid Light Bulbs – Use hybrid light bulbs in your home and office
  • Paperless Tablet PC – Unless you are a “committed luddite” – Invest in a Slate/Tablet PC
  • Green Energy – Advocate the use of sustainable, renewable, clean energy.
  • Earth Day Songs – Celebrate Environment Week with Earth Day Songs
  • Recycling – Start a recycling program at your school, office, or workplace.
  • Eco-Challenges - Convert waste materials into new things that are functional or beautiful, or both.
  • Sustainable Reading - Plant a new tree for every book you read
  • Earth Day Movie - Check out Disneynature’s Chimpanzee Movie at a theater near you
  • Green Transportation – Walk, ride or bike - Skip the car!
  • Plant a Tree or Garden – Green your environment with trees, gardens and flowers.
  • Turn off the lights – Turn off all unnecessary lights
  • Go Flexitarian – Give up meat for one day
  • Phantom Energy – Unplug Appliances to reduce the use of phantom energy
  • Pick up the Garbage - Spend some a couple hours picking up litter at your local park, river or highway
  • Earth Week Activities -Teach children how to be environmentalists early! They are the future.

Come 2013, there will be many more green initiatives! Go Green with a Paperless Tablet PC

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Disney to Celebrate Earth Day 2012 with “Chimpanzee”

July 13th, 2011 by admin No comments »
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Chimpanzee Movie by Disneynature

Disney Earth Day Movie 2012 – Chimpanzee

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Have you seen the Disneynature film, “Earth“? What about “Oceans,” or “African Cats” released this past April? If so, you’ll be as excited as I am about Disneynature’s new movie, coming on Earth Day – April 22, 2012. “Chimpanzee” will be the fourth thrilling nature documentary from Disneynature. Both children and adults absolutely love these films.

“Chimpanzee” hits theaters April 20th, 2012. Watch the trailer below and tell us what you think!

Official Teaser Trailer for Disneynature’s Chimpanzee

Celebrate Earth Week 2012 by watching Disneynature’s “Chimpanzee” documentary film. Disney’s “Chimpanzee” is set for release on Earth Day, April 20, 2012 making it perfect for Earth Day activities!

Alastair Fothergill (director of “Earth” and “African Cats”) teams with Mark Linfield (who also directed Earth) for real life story based on the heartwarming relationship of a chimp and a orphan. Meet Oscar, the 3-year-old orphan chimp at the center of Disneynature’s next true-life film, “Chimpanzee”. Oscar is an adorable, curious, baby chimp who is left all alone after the death of his mother. Discover the remarkable bond between Oscar and the female chimp who adopts him and helps Oscar find a home.

Chimpanzee Movie Song

The songs that play during the trailer for “Chimpanzee” is The Sound of Sunshine by Michael Franti and Spearhead This is Home by Switchfoot.

Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield co-direct this intimate look at the world of chimpanzees, with Christophe Boesch, head of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation, serving as principal consultant and Alix Tidmarsh as producer.

This True Life Adventure is Rated G, perfect for kids! Watch the special Earth Day movie for 2012.

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When is Earth Day in 2012 | Earth Day 2012 Date

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Earth Day Logo 2012

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When is Earth Day Celebrated in 2012 – Date of Earth Day 2012 – When is 2012 Earth Day

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What day is Earth Day 2012? Earth Day date for 2012? When is 2012 Earth day? When does Canada and the USA celebrate Earth Day? Earth Day in 2012 is on Sunday, April 22. Schools, businesses, communities and green organizations will be celebrating Earth Day 2012 all week long. This is known as Earth Week 2012. In 2012, Earth Day 2012 falls on a Sunday. Earth Day will be commemorated by millions around the world. Join in local Earth Day Celebrations, Events and Activities for Earth Day 2012.

What is Earth Day 2012 – Eco Day 2012 – Earth Day Go Green

Go Green Earth Day 2012 is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. On Earth Day 2012, individuals and organizations demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. We are constantly surrounded by environmental challenges as our daily actions contaminate and degrade the fragile environment that humans and wildlife rely upon to survive. International Earth Day 2012 unites numerous communities around the world, in a global celebration of the Earth’s gifts while spreading awareness about important environmental issues. Serious environmental issues include climate change, environmental degradation, environmental health, and genetic engineering. The 2010 Oil Spill in the the Gulf of Mexico and the 2011 Japan Nuclear crisis will be important topics for International Earth Day 2012. Other important Earth Day topics will include alternative energy sources, nuclear energy alternatives, toxic environmental chemicals, endocrine disruption and neurotoxicity. Green Earth Day makes every effort to stop global warming and to reverse environmental destruction. Come 2013, we hope to make great headway with environmental initiatives.

History of the April 22 Earth Day – First April 22nd Earth Day – Earth Day Facts

The history of the April 22 Earth Day is important to the Green Movement. The First Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord on April 22, 1970 as a day for celebrating, teaching and learning about the environment. The first Earth Day was an ecological teach-in to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution. The first Earth Day was focused on the United States in 1970, and today Earth Day is now commemorated in several countries every year on 22nd April. The success of April 22 Earth Day, led to the second Earth Day. These important earth day facts help us to understand the grass roots movement of Earth Day and how we reached the Earth Day 2012. The success of Earth Day in 1970, has made Earth Day 2012 a world famous event.

Earth Day 2007 – Earth Day Today

Earth Day 2007 was one of the most celebrated Earth Days to date. An estimated billion people participated in Earth Day activities in thousands of countries (places) like Kiev, Ukraine; Caracas, Venezuela; Tuvalu; Manila, Philippines; Togo; Madrid, Spain; London; and New York. – Wikipedia

Earth Day in 2012 – Earth Day Celebration 2012 – Earth Day Awareness

22nd April, 1970, Earth Day is a great opportunity for people, corporations, and governments to join together and make positive changes for our planet. Earth Day 2012 marks the beginning of sustainable technology that will forever change the way we read newspapers, books and other media. Join the Earth Day celebration 2012 and plant a tree! Celebrate Earth Day 2012 by finding alternatives to nuclear energy, recycling and using sustainable transportation.

2012 Celebrate Earth Day – World Environment Day 2012 – Ecology Day 2012

2012 Earth Day gives us an opportunity for people to join together for positive, ecological change. The choices we make now will affect future generations to come. Green Earth Day 2012 marks several years of green activism and a look forward at the potential for what can *still* be achieved. Join other environmentalists and go green. Recycle and conserve energy for Earth Day 2012 and onwards to Earth Day 2013.

When is Earth Week 2012 | Earth Week 2012 Dates

Earth Week usually runs from April 16th to Earth Day, April 22nd.
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