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)
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)
"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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Experts say use of new media in S'pore likely to become more prevalent Sep 4, 2009
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Exeter Council talks trash with waste haulers Aug 20, 2009
She contacts the schools for presentations, organizes our annual Earth Day event and does things the city is not always able to do. . (The Exeter Sun, CA)
VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA Aug 19, 2009
Palo Alto residents celebrate Earth Day 2009 at the Lucie Stern Community Center. (Posted April 22, 2009). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Best National Parks Aug 19, 2009
So on Earth Day this year, when Ken Salazar, the new secretary of the Interior, announced that more than $900 million of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act what is commonly called the stimulus was being released immediately to the parks, he was offering to do a lot more than fill in a bunch of potholes. 1 of 3 | 1. (Concierge.com)
Camp immerses youth in Native culture Aug 18, 2009
"There's a simple saying we have: We have Earth Day every year, but it's Earth Day every day for Native people, because we're so connected to the land, the air and the sea. It is who we are; we can't get away from it.". Approximately 50 youth ages 10 to 15 - half of whom were from Juneau, the rest from Metlakatla, Yakutat, Petersburg, Hoonah, Prince of Wales, Anchorage and Seattle - arrived for the four-day overnight camp Thursday at SAGA's Eagle Valley Center to learn about Tlingit, Haida and... (Juneau Empire)
When we thought we could save the Earth Aug 14, 2009
Much of Robert Stone's new documentary "Earth Days" feels like a Thomas Pynchon-style alternate-universe history of the United States, except that it all really happened: One-tenth of the American population demonstrated against pollution and environmental destruction; a 36-year-old ex-Jesuit seminarian whose platform included "exploring the universe" was elected governor of California and appointed an astronaut-turned-hippie as his science advisor; a female college student became an overnight... (Salon)
Foundation receives 501(c)(3) tax status Aug 14, 2009
OBrien cited the Earth Day cleanup events in Keokuk as another example of communitywide participation in a cause. Condensed versions of the Keokuk Area Vision Plan are available at the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce office at 329 Main St., Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
EARTH DAZE REVISITED Aug 14, 2009
CRUSTY eco-hippies spin random anecdotes about olden times in "Earth Days," a turgid documentary on the environmental movement in the 1960s and '70s ... Eisenhower-era wonderment with doom-laden futurism and images of hippies beating up an innocent car with sledgehammers at 1970's first Earth Day. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
MICHAEL BARONE Aug 10, 2009
Published: Apr 22, 2009 On this Earth Day all our thoughts are supposed to be directed at saving the planet. Some think we can do this by passing cap-and-trade legislation designed to reduce carbon emissions, but as I point out in passing in my Examiner column today, with the Obama administration leaving the task of writing legislation to Congress, such legislation is highly unlikely to pass, for the very good reason that it will impose sharply higher increases in electricity rates for half the... (The Drudge Report)
Clunker of a program Aug 8, 2009
" http://www.capitalresearch.org/search/orgdisplay.asp?Org=HEA100The Heartland Institute created a website in the Spring of 2007, www.globalwarmingheartland.org, which asserts there is no scientific consensus on global warming and features a list of experts and a list of like-minded think tanks, many of whom have received funding from ExxonMobil and other polluters.The Heartland Institute networks heavily with other conservative policy organizations, and is part of the State Policy Network, a... (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Melrose Recycles now more than a slogan Aug 6, 2009
Students Melrose High School students in teacher Anna Maria Melito s art classes celebrated Earth Day by decorating paper bags donated by Foodmaster, a local supermarket. They decorated the bags with environmental themes and distributed them during April to highlight the importance of recycling, reducing energy use and conserving natural resources. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Bolton letter to the editor Aug 5, 2009
We worked with Mary Boyd the icon who has coordinated the annual town wide cleanup day for years to coordinate Bolton s first Green-up/Cleanup Festival at the Nashoba Valley Winery in celebration of Earth Day. The event featured green vendors, music, demonstrations by Bolton 4-Hers, food offered by J s Restaurant, and information on the week-long town wide cleanup planned for the following week. (Bolton Common, MA)
Treat’s owner honored for environmental awareness Aug 4, 2009
In a gesture of environmental awareness and good will, Lavaroni gave away compact fluorescent light bulbs free of charge to customers who came through the line during the week before Earth Day. Comment (No comments posted. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
