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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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U.S. Has Warmed by 2.6 Degrees F Since First Earth Day

Yale E360

degrees F since Earth Day was first celebrated on this date in 1970, though some regions, such as the Southwest, have warmed more than others, according to a new analysis from Climate Central. has warmed by 2.6 Read more on E360 ?.

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Greenberg Traurig Celebrates Earth Day

E2 Law Blog

Several offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are celebrating Earth Month and Earth Day through participation in events around the world. Earth Day was created in 1970 by Senator Gaylor Nelson to draw attention to ongoing issues with toxic air and waste. Watch GT’s Earth Day video message.

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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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Earth Day 2022 – photos documenting our fragile planet

A Greener Life

To mark Earth Day, we bring you photos that highlight the diverse and beautiful planet. . The Association of Photographers (AOP) announced their 37th edition of the Photography Awards Winners for the environment category in conjunction with Earth Day. By Anders Lorenzen.

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Friends Of Wissahickon Celebrate Earth Day And Their 100th Anniversary With Super-Mega Service Day April 20

PA Environment Daily

Earth Day is always a special day for Friends of the Wissahickon , but this year it will be a super mega day in Philadelphia. Sign up to join FOW at one of these five locations from 9 a.m.

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An Earth Day Message: Climate Action Requires Equity & Resilience

Washington Nature

Earth Day is an opportunity to reflect on these connections between community and the surrounding environment, celebrate progress toward a better world, and look ahead to ensure a healthy future for people and nature. Learn More about OUr work on CliMate Featured photo: Forest alongside Dabob Bay in Washington. Credit: Keith Lazelle