New Environmental Club has passionate members, working programs, several ideas Oct 24, 2009
Well host an Earth Week around Earth Day in April, said Yager. Well have dress-up days like we do for homecoming days. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Book Review: The Elephant Whisperer Oct 22, 2009
Anthony has a reputation for intrepid, courageous conservation initiatives, including the rescue of animals in the Baghdad zoo at the height of the US lead Coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, for which he received the prestigious Earth Day Award at the United Nations in March 2004. Anthony has written a book about this wartime rescue of the Baghdad Zoo entitled Babylon's Ark and the movie rights have been acquired by a major Hollywood production company. (Suite101.com)
Daniel: Focus on 'service' will cheapen 9/11 Oct 18, 2009
Debra Burlingame, sister of the American Airlines pilot whose jet crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11, told The Associated Press, "I greatly fear, at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees, and the remembrance part will become smaller and smaller and smaller.". It probably won't allay her fears that one architect of the new "green" 9/11 incarnation was former Obama administration "green jobs czar" Van Jones. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dianne Dumanoski: It's civilization more than Earth at stake in climate crisis Oct 18, 2009
Headlines and editorials warn about the declining "health" of the Earth or declare that the damage humans are doing amounts to "treason against the planet." Since the first Earth Day almost 40 years ago, our worries have focused on "the fate of the Earth.". If I had one thing to impart to our leaders and opinion-makers, it would be this: Start worrying instead about the fate of human civilization. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
LETTER: Americans have cause to be 'uneasy' Oct 13, 2009
warrior wrote on Oct 11, 2009 2:42 PM:" You have people on here saying Right Wingers are whining because Obama received the Noble Peace Prize. Then these people say the right wingers say he didn't deserve it because:1. too inexperience - right he was becasue he was nominated 17 days after taking office and the only thing Obama had done at that point was decide what color to paint the Master Bathroom.2. He was to black - wrong he's seems to be more muslim the way he is kneeling and kissing their... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Green Giant Ed Begley, Jr. Talks About Envrionment Oct 13, 2009
When the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, Begley got involved. He said the experience left him wanting to do more to counteract our negative impacts on the earth. (W-USA News, DC)
An online party pulls a family together Oct 12, 2009
So the next morning I sent her a prompt: "Happy Earth Day!" ... The subject on her reply message was "Hello Earth Day." By the next morning, the subject had morphed into a permanent header -- Hello Today -- and our online party line was launched. (Albany Times Union)
NASA deems moon probe a success Oct 11, 2009
NASA's strike on moon worked, mission official says - CNN.com. NASA's strike on moon worked, mission official says. (CNN -- International)
Some things don't change Oct 10, 2009
Use Earth Day as a catalyst for new behavior. With Earth Day approaching [April 22], I challenge everyone who is concerned about climate change to make a renewed commitment to the earth. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
ACC Shines Golden Beacon Nominations On Lifetime, MTV, Nick Oct 9, 2009
Roughly 50,000 people have found local testing centers via the campaign's online and mobile tools, and most critically, testing rates at Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide spiked dramatically during April, when GYT launched, in recognition of "National STD Awareness Month." On Earth Day 2008, Nickelodeon launched a new, multiyear, global initiative, The Big Green Help, the kid-led, environmental campaign that provides information and tools to help explain climate change to children through... (Multichannel News)
Hendrix: OK to be a theater-chair environmentalist Oct 9, 2009
"Earth Days" was the opener. It's a film about the idea of Earth Day, and the original Earth Day celebration. (Athens Banner-Herald)
‘Earth Days’ examines when the green movement took root Oct 9, 2009
Earth Days' movie review - 'Earth Days' showtimes - The Boston Globe ... Earth Days is the rare ecological documentary that doesn t nag us to run out of the movie theater and change the world ... The movie shows a group of notable environmental activists - author Paul Ehrlich, former congressman Pete McCloskey, Dennis Hayes, who coordinated the first Earth Day, to name a few - back when they were treated like young Cassandras. (Boston Globe)
VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA Oct 7, 2009
Palo Alto residents celebrate Earth Day 2009 at the Lucie Stern Community Center. (Posted April 22, 2009). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
North beats other residences in recycling challenge Oct 6, 2009
Elle Maney (senior-theatre and Spanish), environmental student group Eco-Action's Earth Day coordinator, was excited to learn about the challenge. "To encourage students to put more in recycling bins is a really good idea," she said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Families celebrate keiki with amusements galore Oct 6, 2009
Amusements, diversions and exhibitions of all types abounded: soccer clubs, fencing clubs, face painting, the Khanate of the Golden Horde, costume contests, giant slides, the rock-wall climb, the merry-go-round, baton twirlers, beauty queens, inflatable bouncers, Royal Hawaiian hot dogs and the Baby Hui; and promotions for Earth Day, the Kiwanis, the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, the Emergency Medical Services paramedics, Easter Seals, and the Pearl Harbor Fleet and Family Support Center.... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Easy Events Bring Neighbors Together Oct 3, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Simple Parties, Causes Can Make Everyone Feel Better. (Click2Houston, TX)
EcoFocus spreads festival out over month Oct 2, 2009
Opening night reception and screening of Earth Days - "Earth Days" traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day, and its status as a major political force in America. Written, produced, and directed by Robert Stone. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Call it the Emptyway Oct 2, 2009
Other draws have included a popular farmers market, an Earth Day cleanup, a carousel, and a fountain where children splash on hot days. The conservancy hopes to add temporary shade and more seating by next spring, but the improvements remain in the planning stages and still lack funding. (Boston Globe)
"Wyland: Earth Day" Wins San Diego Film Festival Oct 1, 2009
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The story of environmental artist Wyland's attempt to paint a three-acre interpretation of the planet earth in a 24-hour span for Earth Day has won Best Film in the San Diego Filmmaker Series at the 2009 San Diego Film Festival, festival organizers announced on Saturday. Produced by Chris Morrow, a freelance journalist and iReporter for CNN, the 30-minute documentary, "Wyland: Earth Day," chronicles the creative process of painting ultra-large scale... (Primezone Releases)
What's Playing Oct 1, 2009
Earth Days - "Earth Days" traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day, and its status as a major political force in America. Drawing heavily on eyewitness testimony and never-before-seen archival footage, the film examines the revolutionary achievements and missed opportunities of a decade of groundbreaking activism. (Athens Banner-Herald)
On Parenting: Preschool etiquette assistance, please? Oct 1, 2009
Apparently the children in the class widely misinterpreted a book about Earth Day and recycling as a ban on juice boxes. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Charter teachers honored with PRISM awards Sep 30, 2009
She organized the school s first Earth Day Celebration and has helped students plant several flower gardens on campus. Anna Powell is the math resource teacher at Hillcrest Elementary. (Lake Wales News, FL)
People to crowd Carlisle GreenFest Sep 30, 2009
Jaan Mead from The Dancing Skirt in Carlisle displays clothing made from recycled saris during the Earth Day Festival in Mechanicsburg. The Dancing Skirt will be one of many vendors at Saturdays Carlisle GreenFest. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Patricia Barry: Medford is Harvesting the Wind Sep 30, 2009
On Earth Day, April 22, the city launched the Medford Wind Turbine Public View Web site located at www. medfordcleanenergy. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Making a difference Sep 26, 2009
The keynote speaker will be Bill Christofferson, former journalist, community organizer, and author of the book, The Man from Clear Lake: Earth Day Founder Senator Gaylord Nelson. Both Linda Smith and Sen. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Commentary: Time for a sustainable future Sep 25, 2009
Kathleen Rogers is president of the Earth Day Network which promotes environmental causes, and she has worked for more than 20 years as an environmental attorney and advocate ... Organizations like Virgin Unite, the Virgin Group's non-profit foundation , and the Carbon War Room have joined with groups like the Earth Day Network to tackle tough social and environmental problems and to raise awareness in the next generation ... We are supporting the 40th anniversary of Earth Day next April. (CNN)
President Clinton Hosts Special Session on Northern Ireland; Announces New Commitments Focused on Harnessing Innovation for Development Sep 24, 2009
Procter & Gamble will launch Future Friendly, a natural resource educational initiative that will reach 50 million U.S. households by Earth Day 2010. This will promote the adoption of P&G Sustainable Innovation Products in 30 million U.S. households, which will each achieve at least a 10 percent savings in water, energy, or waste, without trade-offs in performance or value. (PR Newswire)
Riverfront event will promote Keep Muscatine Beautiful's goals Sep 23, 2009
Past projects include the collection of more than 4 tons of trash during an Earth Day cleanup event in May and providing hanging flower baskets in the downtown area. A large percentage of the proceeds will go toward Keep Muscatine Beautiful projects, said Christensen, because area business and industry and the city of Muscatine are donating food, prizes, riverfront transportation and time. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Clean Energy Gets $1 Billion From Stimulus Plan Sep 23, 2009
Obama marks Earth Day with comments at wind turbine plant in Iowa. At a meeting in Washington, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced $550 million in new awards as part of the $787 billion stimulus plan passed last winter. (ABC News)
Earthdance 2009: Synchronized Global Prayer for Peace in 200 Locations ... 70 Countries - September 26, 12 Midnight GMT Sep 22, 2009
Empowered by the universal language of music, Earthdance has been a pioneer in what is now a growing movement of collaborative global events such as Earth Day and Burning Man. Through its Earthdance Global LLC and Earthdance International 501c3, the group is building a global brand through partnerships with individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and governments. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Your views: Letters to the editor Sep 21, 2009
Why is it we plant trees to mark the birth of a child or the death of a loved one, and to commemorate Earth Day and Arbor Day to help the ozone layer and keep our homes cooler, and now, just because a few sidewalk panels are lifting up, they choose to kill the trees instead of repairing the sidewalks. Floridas attitude is dont repair or fix, tear it all down and we can build new. (Florida Today)
Major recycling event scheduled Sep 19, 2009
She said that several steps have been taken toward cleaning up Keokuk, including an Earth Day roadside litter removal event this spring and the ongoing Pride Awards, which recognize remodels, renovations or landscaping that improve the appearance of property. Pride in the appearance of the community is important to economic development, she said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Regulators OK Plan for PG&E Recovery Sep 19, 2009
Articles about Pacific Gas Electric Co - Los Angeles Times. Pacific Gas Electric Co. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Which earth-crisis documentary is for you? Sep 18, 2009
As Pollan said when I interviewed him, the local and organic food movement is about where environmentalism was 40 years ago, just before the first Earth Day ... Of course it all actually happened, during the now-forgotten historical period before and after the first Earth Day, in 1970 ... "Earth Days" was never such a great title, but that unhappy coincidence killed any chance this picture had at the box office. (Salon)
Seminar sponsors needed for Community Initiative Sep 17, 2009
Beeler scribed a sponsor's duties as, "What is done in seminar is on an individualized basis depending upon the seminar, the students and the teacher in charge. At different times in the year the seminar teacher may need help with Earth Day, Renaissance Celebration, or it could be a variety of things, depending upon the grade level. Every seminar is different when it comes to their needs." Fun times, snacks, games and sometimes just sitting and talking are also ways to connect with the seminar... (Kalona News, IA)
On 9/11, Obama Pushes Volunteerism, Not Mourning Sep 12, 2009
"I fear, I greatly fear, at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees and the remembrance part will become smaller and smaller and smaller.". Thousands were expected at now-familiar ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in a Shanksville, Pa. (Newsmax)
9/11 mourners mark anniversary under rainy skies Sep 12, 2009
"I fear, I greatly fear, at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees and the remembrance part will become smaller and smaller and smaller.". A wreath was to be laid at a memorial to the Pentagon, where 184 people died when a jet slammed into the building. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Day of service honors 9/11 victims Sep 12, 2009
"I fear, I greatly fear, at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees and the remembrance part will become smaller, and smaller and smaller.". In American Spectator magazine last month, conservative commentator Matthew Vadum wrote that the push for volunteerism was an attempt "to try to change 9/11 from a day of reflection and remembrance to a day of activism, food banks and community gardens.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
UN treaty melts into climate sideshow Sep 12, 2009
Earth Days present Environmental groups are most skilled at failure. Mother Earth faces the same issues it did when the first Earth Day was declared in 1970. (Asia Times Online)
Marlborough's Ward 7 hopefuls eager to serve Sep 11, 2009
She, too, is a small business owner, and has coordinated the Earth Day Fair and the city's Stream Teams. "I believe I can bring a new degree of energy and involvement as a ward councilor for the city of Marlborough," Boudrie said. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Day of Mourning Becomes Day of Service Sep 11, 2009
"I fear, I greatly fear, at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees and the remembrance part will become smaller, and smaller, and smaller.". In a column in American Spectator magazine last month, conservative commentator Matthew Vadum wrote that the push for volunteerism was an attempt "to try to change 9/11 from a day of reflection and remembrance to a day of activism, food banks and community gardens.". (Fox News)
Citizen Webitor Sep 11, 2009
mike think about it wrote on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM:" I recently took part in earth day in turning turning off the lights from 8:30 TO 9:30. If we can turn off the lights for one hour and make that big of an impact ,why cant we do this more often?. ". dd4167 wrote on Mar 29, 2009 10:56 AM:" Another Sunday with a blank E section and NO link to the Best of the Region. Perhaps the e-version of the Citizen isn't as good as it seems.... ". (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Saint Louis crusade aids public schools Sep 11, 2009
Hao said after the varsity and JV teams' successful participation in an Aloha 'Aina Earth Day community cleanup and recycling drive on Aug. 22, some parents were "overwhelmed" by the positive effects and wanted to keep the momentum going with another project. Spearheaded by the mothers of receiver Joshua Tupua, defensive lineman Moses Samia, running back Emmett McShane and defensive back Elijah McShane, parents and players encouraged each other to contribute what they could. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mourning, and a day of service Sep 11, 2009
"I fear, I greatly fear, at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees and the remembrance part will become smaller, and smaller, and smaller.". The criticism didn't deter those who planned to participate, though. (Albany Times Union)
US remembers 11 September attacks Sep 11, 2009
I greatly fear at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day ... Debra Burlingame, whose brother died at the Pentagon, told Associated Press news agency: "I greatly fear at some point we'll transition to turning it into Earth Day where we go and plant trees and the remembrance part will become smaller.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Most distant supermassive black hole discovered Sep 10, 2009
A planet ten times the mass of Jupiter found orbiting its star in less than one Earth day could provide a rare glimpse into the final moments of a planet's life. Cygnus X-1 puts astronomers in a spin. (Astronomy Now Online)
New Arizona panel to address the water crisis Sep 9, 2009
Three Arizona governmental agencies committed recently to address the realities of scarce water supply and inadequate policy through a new "blue ribbon panel. The body will be based on Gov. Jan Brewer's Earth Day promise to highlight water conservation and recycling. The agencies directors said they plan to use the joint Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) group to change water... (Nogales International, AZ)
Somerville to receive grant money to help move toward Green Community Sep 7, 2009
The division officially opened for business on Earth Day 2009 at a State House event hosted by Gov. Patrick and legislative leaders. We are pleased to offer these communities free technical assistance that will enable them to take the next steps necessary to become Green Communities and qualify for additional green energy assistance, said Philip Giudice, DOER commissioner. (Somerville Journal, MA)
• From staying 'a year' to becoming a 'settled pastor' Sep 6, 2009
When asked to describe my ministry's uniqueness, one of our church leaders said: "creativity, spirituality, and inclusivity." This last year in my interim ministry, we've offered the community of Juneau a taste of that in the Interfaith Thanksgiving service, Interplay workshop and classes, Earth Day celebration, hosting of Yees Ku Oo and the Tlingit Gospel Singers, Cultures of Peace workshop, study on progressive Christianity, co-hosting a Blessing of the Animals and more. My approach to... (Juneau Empire)
Pop Star and Model Karina Bradley Participating in GreenFest Philly Sep 5, 2009
Taryn shared, "I've made dozens upon dozens of dog rain coats and HOODs for people all over the world, and the business has been steadily gaining momentum, since I opened this past April on Earth Day of this year. My customers never seem to get over the fact that my products are actually made of trash." She continues, "Just because it was trash, doesn't mean that with a little finesse, it can't look fabulous and stylish.". Taryn selected Karina Bradley to represent Recycling Zychal at this year... (PR Newswire)
Experts say use of new media in S'pore likely to become more prevalent Sep 4, 2009
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6 Little Known Facts About the Eart... Sep 4, 2009
Earth Days are Getting Longer today an earth day is 24 hours long; however, the length of a day is increasing by 1 ... Approximately 60 million years ago an earth day was only 21 ... This every increasing length in an earth day is due to the gravitational pull of the moon, which is causing earth s rotation to slow down. (Suite101.com)
Become a fan Sep 4, 2009
A planet newly found in the southern sky is perilously close to its star, orbiting in less than 1 Earth day. Within 10 years, this planet may force a new understanding of star-guts. (Why Files)
University improves green ranking Sep 1, 2009
Knapp is required by the University Presidents Climate Commitment, which he signed on Earth Day in 2008, to release a plan that will eventually make GW carbon-neutral. "Over the next year we'll be working on a climate action plan. It's a process where we are working with students, faculty and staff to find out how to become carbon neutral," Chapple-Brown said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Huckabee: ObamaCare would have abandoned Kennedy Aug 30, 2009
If George W. Bush had burned 9,000 gallons of jet fuel to go plant a single tree on Earth Day, would you have concluded he s a hypocrite. If George W. Bush s administration had okayed Air Force One flying low over millions of people followed by a jet fighter in downtown Manhattan causing widespread panic, would you have wondered whether they actually get what happened on 9-11. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Big hopes for a small company Aug 28, 2009
They were launched on Earth Day in 2009 with the goal of providing a better quality of life across the board by making clean technology the global norm. The meeting and partnership between the two organizations came about due to the concentrated efforts of the Dutchess County Fair s Green Initiative Coordinator Laurie Rich. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Green is the new consumer mantra Aug 28, 2009
Green reporting peaked around Earth Day (April 22) last year, after which the devastating Sichuan earthquake, Beijing Olympics and the global economic crisis took center stage. But environment remains a major issue for the media. (Xinhuanet, China)
Swanky Space Hotel Concept Revealed Aug 27, 2009
The redesigned space hotel experience extends to the waking and sleeping patterns, which face the challenge of dealing with 16 sunrises and sunsets within the span of typical Earth day as the station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. 000017A4. (Fox News)
New "Impossible" Planet May Be on a Death Spiral Aug 27, 2009
Dubbed WASP-18b, the planet is ten times more massive than but is so close to its star that it only takes one Earth day to make a full orbit, according to a new study. SHARE RELATED. (National Geographic)
2009 Idaho State Volleyball Media Guide Now Online Aug 27, 2009
This year, Idaho State is not printing media guides as part of their "Go-Green Initiative" that was announced on Earth Day, an initiative that will cut out 3,000-lbs of printed paper, and also encompasses recycling bins at ISU events and other initiatives. . (Isubengals.com)
Exoplanet may meet fiery doom Aug 27, 2009
But this scorched, gaseous world is only one of two that orbits its star in less than one Earth day (0. 94 days to be exact). (MSNBC -- Technology)
When the page turned on poetry event Aug 25, 2009
It took place on weekends at the end of April (or beginning of May), around Earth Day, from Friday midnight to Saturday midnight at various locations, starting at Richard Genest's Half-Moon Caf on lower Madison Avenue, to the First Presbyterian Church, above the Eighth Step. I had discovered the RAEW just before moving back to Albany, reading at 8:45 a.m. in 1986. (Albany Times Union)
Citizen Webitor Aug 24, 2009
mike think about it wrote on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM:" I recently took part in earth day in turning turning off the lights from 8:30 TO 9:30. If we can turn off the lights for one hour and make that big of an impact ,why cant we do this more often?. ". dd4167 wrote on Mar 29, 2009 10:56 AM:" Another Sunday with a blank E section and NO link to the Best of the Region. Perhaps the e-version of the Citizen isn't as good as it seems.... ". (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Teamwork a good way to collect waste Aug 24, 2009
At yesterday's Aloha 'Aina Earth Day community cleanup and recycling drive, Cobb and his comrades on the defensive unit spent the afternoon trying to protect the planet by helping to collect tons of reusable or recyclable items ... A mountain of donated aluminum cans is sorted in front of the Saint Louis High School gym as students and volunteers participated in the Aloha 'Aina Earth Day recycling event. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tons of materials recycled in drive at Saint Louis School Aug 23, 2009
An estimated 200 volunteers, including the entire Saint Louis School varsity and junior varsity football teams, took part in today's Aloha 'Aina Earth Day community cleanup and recycling drive at the campus ... A mountain of donated aluminum cans is sorted in front of the Saint Louis School gym today as an estimated 200 students and other volunteers participated in the Aloha Aina Earth Day recycling event. (Honolulu Advertiser)
