Behind the food industry's iron curtain Jun 16, 2009
In my conversation with , he said the food-activism movement in 2009 is roughly where the environmental movement was in 1970, at the time of the first Earth Day. "Food Inc." is meant to be an opening salvo that gets people's attention, not the battle that wins the war. (Salon)
Kids' Summer Camps Jun 5, 2009
Earth Day Everyday July 20-24. Beyond the Eye of Science Aug. 3-7 Classes are for students entering grades 1-6; registration, 60; call Theresa Seccomb at 496-4124 or Heather Corcoran at 496-4692 or go to. (Montana Standard, MT)
* OTHER RELEASES Jun 5, 2009
Neither curio is likely to make this offspring of Powaqqatsi and An Inconvenient Truth a blockbuster in a busy line-up of new releases this week, but co-producer Luc Besson might find solace in an emerging environmental awareness in the Taiwanese market, especially on Earth Day. The overbearing narration in the English version is by Glenn Close. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Research Triangle: a Model for Other Parks Jun 5, 2009
He describes a recent gathering to celebrate Earth Day as "the largest collection of pocket protectors and cocktails on earth.". Such events would hardly be worth noting in most high-tech capitals around the U.S. But at Research Triangle Park, the 7,000-acre science park outside Raleigh-Durham that is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, creating a sense of community is regarded as a top priority. (BusinessWeek)
Volunteers clean up the banks of the Charles River Jun 5, 2009
On Saturday, April 25, Atrium School families joined neighbors from Watertown s East End to celebrate Earth Day at the annual Charles River Cleanup. Our section was along Greenough Boulevard from the Arsenal Bridge to Cambridge Cemetery. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Puttn event held in spite of storms Jun 4, 2009
Wearing matching neon green Earth Day T-shirts, this was RHVs third year to play in Puttn Around Downtown. Betts won the individual championship trophy an engraved beer glass and 50 with a low score of 22. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Landscape Challenge deadline nears Jun 1, 2009
The last day to apply for the 1000 Earth Day makeover is Monday. - Renee Jean / Daily Journal The last day to apply for a 1000 Earth Day makeover for your lawn is fast approaching ... The winner of the Earth Day makeover will work with a professional landscaper to rethink a portion of their lawn using native plants. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Katie Kirby, an art teacher at Southwest High School, organized a Green Club on campus.'>Bugs and cans put teacher, maintenance team at odds. May 30, 2009
" kkirby wrote on May 29, 2009 9:20 AM:" It was discovered when the kids wanted to do an awareness activity by placing all of the bottles collected in the quad on earth day. When Mr. Dickerson was confronted about it, he laughed and joked about taking his guys out. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
News from the Gingerbread House May 30, 2009
The children at the Christian pre-k class at Gingerbread House celebrated Earth Day April 22. The children planted a tree, learned about recycling, colored earth day pictures for the Georgia Welcome Center and enjoyed a special Earth Day snack called dirt and worms. (Catoosa County News, GA)
VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA ARCHIVE May 30, 2009
Palo Alto residents celebrate Earth Day 2009 at the Lucie Stern Community Center. (Posted April 22, 2009). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Students shoot for the sun May 29, 2009
The video, which talks about how green Corvallis High School is, will be submitted to Wal-Mart s Earth Day Every Day Challenge to compete for a 20,000 grant to be used for solar panels for the school ... Winning a 20,000 grant from Wal-Mart s Earth Day Every Day Challenge would be a significant first step toward attaining that goal. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Recycling: Good for all of us May 28, 2009
Just look at any of the local Earth Day activities, or computer recycling programs, or white paper recycling events and you can easily see this to be true. Regardless of popularity, however, recycling in a city or county with a population base our size is rarely going to make the agencies involved any kind of profit. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A new tree grows in Lawrence May 28, 2009
The actual tree planting, however, was scheduled later because of the many Earth Day activities scheduled at that time. The state Department of Environmental Protection has been promoting Arbor Day since 1949. (NJ.com -- Times)
Douglas Farmers Market begins this Sunday May 28, 2009
Several growers will bring herb and vegetable starts and fruit trees for backyard growing including Desert Blossom of Tombstone shown here selling a wide selection of seedlings as well as sprouts, lettuce and salad mixes at this years Earth Day Celebration at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market. We really excited about the opening of the Douglas Farmers Market and would like to be one of its primary growers as Douglas is really our hometown , said Jennifer Racicot who raises vegetables, chickens... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Kristy Medina is Mays recycling champ May 28, 2009
Kristy has shared her knowledge by participating in Earth Day, instructing craft classes to Scouts, and teaching a book binding class at the library. This past holiday season she and her family only gave gifts in gift bags and boxes that can be recycled. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Clifton Park receives four new DEC violations at mulch operation May 26, 2009
"You would have left (the meeting) with the impression Phil was the founder of Earth Day," Casey said. "His failure to disclose the new violations and his trying to take credit for inviting the DEC for the last set of surprise inspections in late April are truly amazing acts of hypocrisy.". (Community News Weekly, NY)
Reducing emissions solves problems May 24, 2009
Let's make Earth Day every day. This is not a Democratic of Republican issue -- it affects all of us. (NJ.com -- Times)
Brawley Girls in Science celebrate Earth Day May 23, 2009
HALIFAX Brawley Middle School s Girls in Science celebrated Earth Day on April 22 by beautifying Brawley s campus and also entering Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park s Earth Day Recyclable Art Contest directed by Operations Manager Ali Lubbock. Brawley Middle Schools Girls in Science celebrated Earth Day at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park on April 22. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Earth Day leader wary of ecological bubble May 23, 2009
Earth Day leader warns of 'ecological bubble' - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Earth Day leader warns of 'ecological bubble ... The man who spread Earth Day to the masses said Thursday that the world is on the verge of an ecological bubble that, if burst, could be cataclysmic. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
East End House cleans up the Charles May 23, 2009
On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, middle schoolers from East End House, Frisoli, and Gately Middle School programs visited the Charles River for an invasive species removal project ... On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, middle schoolers from East End House, Frisoli, and Gately Middle School programs visited the Charles River for an invasive species removal project. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Local church to celebrate the earth May 23, 2009
We started by celebrating Earth Sunday on the third Sunday in April which is very close to Earth Day. However, this year we delayed the celebration in order to accommodate the guests and speakers, Jerow said. (Forest Republican, WI)
Traveling? Get a hybrid on demand from PlanetTran May 22, 2009
With a recently updated visual identity and enhanced services coinciding with Earth Day last month, PlanetTran even has a new icon. Our dragonfly icon embodies more than our status as the greenest service around it communicates our dedication to delivering sophisticated, nimble and attentive customer experiences, said Riney. (Somerville Journal, MA)
School, business, family take pride May 22, 2009
Keokuk Catholic Schools fourth and fifth graders won their Community Pride Award for cleaning up Tolmie Park well in advance of the citywide Earth Day cleanup effort. Were going back again to pick up more, said fourth grade teacher Colleen Gredell. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Get paid to recycle! 15 green tips for the lazy May 21, 2009
Hes compiled those tips into his second book, The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget, and in honor of Earth Day, has shared a list of his favorite ways to go green without breaking the bank. No more excuses. (MSNBC -- Environment)
People can take actions to save the planet May 21, 2009
Even though Earth Day was a little less than a month ago, we still need to be conscious of our carbon footprint. The topic of becoming more eco friendly has grown to be a highly discussed topic in the news and marketing industries. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Why Environmentalism Keeps Imploding May 20, 2009
Earth Day was celebrated last week, magazines and marketers continue to use green to sell to upscale audiences, and legislation to cap carbon emissions, albeit heavily watered-down, could still pass Congress ... The first Earth Day was held in 1970, and, over the next three years, Congress passed and (a Republican) President Nixon signed into law sweeping environmental statutes ... In The New York Times Magazine's 2008 Earth Day issue, Michael Pollan argued that climate change was at bottom a... (CBS News)
Newsweek: Ray Kurzweils robot dream May 19, 2009
View examples of awe-inspiring sights compiled by the Earth Day Network that are feeling the heat. Threatened species. (MSNBC -- Environment)
This should be intuitive rule: Biking and texting just don’t mix May 19, 2009
If Earth Day last month inspired you at all to change, some of your personal behaviors to better the planet, perhaps you took the opportunity Friday to participate in National Bike to Work Day (). In fact, why not consider making every Friday your day to bike, bus, or walk to work or school. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
River education for Saratoga students May 19, 2009
Students will have a year-end celebration around Earth Day in April where hatchery fish are released into Saratoga Lake, Fisher said. The kids love it, Fisher said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Sony introduces three mainstream (alpha) cameras designed for first-time digital SLR buyers May 18, 2009
Sony Canada is proud to support the communities in which it operates through corporate sponsorships of organizations that include the Make-A-Wish(R) Canada, the United Way of Canada and Earth Day Canada. NOTE TO PHOTO EDITORS: A photo accompanying this release is available on the CNW Photo Network and archived at. (Canada Newswire)
From trash to 'tres chic' May 16, 2009
Sandra Mayo, a parent of Bridge School fifth-grader Ian Polakiewicz and Chairman of the Eco-Bridge Committee, said the tray sculpture was done as an Earth Day activity. Last year, Bridge fourth graders sent a letter to Chartwells, the school system s dining service, outlining concerns over the environmental impact of Styrofoam trays. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
PULSE BLOG UPDATE: Plenty of ways to entertain weekend visitors in the midstate May 16, 2009
Title: Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival Date: Apr. 25th, 2009 Residents celebrate Earth Day in Mechanicsburg with music, animals, plants and hybrid vehicles. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Family Film Guide May 15, 2009
Good lessons/bad lessons: Make every day Earth Day. Violence: Lions attacking an elephant, sharks eating seals, nature being natural. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Framingham representative sponsors cleanup bill May 15, 2009
Although many cities and towns hold spring cleanup programs in connection with Earth Day, a specific statewide date "has a much broader reach," said Greeley ... GreenUp Day's focus is also more narrow than April 22's Earth Day observances, he said ... While Earth Day can encompass initiatives on global issues, GreenUp Day is just about picking up trash and encouraging volunteerism. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Wellesley Community Commendables: May 14 May 15, 2009
The Wellesley Conservation Council celebrated Earth Day with planting a new tree at Cronks Rocky Woodland, the councils wildflower garden on Crown Ridge Road ... Oh, to be a tree To flow carelessly in the wind To befriend nature And to exhale life into humans Ingrid Carls Earth Day, April 22, 2009 Wellesley Conservation Council Thanks for supporting the Sprague turf fields. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Army Earth Day focuses on environment May 15, 2009
Eisenhower Elementary School first-grader Matthew Young touches a tiger salamander at the Army Earth Day environmental awareness event May 12 at the Frontier Conference Center ... Going green isn't just an effort, it's an attitude, said Fort Leavenworth's award-winning environmentalist students who used Army Earth Day to share their message with the Fort Leavenworth community ... The team presented its project May 12 at Army Earth Day at the Frontier Conference Center. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Earth Day 2009 held May 14, 2009
The members of the community attending the Earth Day Celebration at the California City Hall on Saturday, May 9 viewed the colorful and informative posters on display using the theme of "water conservation" designed by the California Middle School sixth grade ... Those students attending the Earth Day event participated in decorating and planting a tin can planter and some chose to decorate a tote bag both of which they took home. (California Democrat, MO)
Safe campaign seals victory May 14, 2009
Ms. James's campaign seemed to stumble for lack of advance work most notably when she spent Earth Day flying around in planes looking for run-of-the-river projects that couldn't been seen at high altitudes. Yet throughout her gruelling schedule, Ms. James stayed on message, braved a photo opportunity on horseback and turned in a solid performance in the televised leaders debate that left Mr. Campbell looking patronizing and defensive. (Globe and Mail -- National)
RISA Board is cooperative May 13, 2009
Recycling should have started in the 1970s with the first Earth Day. Better late than never. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Green and growing May 13, 2009
Originally the planting had been scheduled for Earth Day however they were unable to meet on that date. However, Monday's planting was extremely gratifying to both the girls and their proud mentor. (Niles Star, MI)
Citizen Webitor May 13, 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)
The Secrets to Live a Successful Life May 13, 2009
A young girl picks up trash along the roadside in Georgia for one of the first Earth Day celebrations. She learns that success means making a difference in the world around her. (Human Events Online)
Fresh Sheet: On Earth Day, remember: We eat from our planet May 13, 2009
Today is Earth Day, and celebrations abound. Sustain the celebration year-round by choosing your most basic necessities mindfully. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
133 students graduate at NMSU-Grants May 13, 2009
She is Program Manager for the Humanities Department and is the leading force behind the Earth Day observations, which have produced the lovely garden behind Martinez Hall. Erben has been made a full professor at the college and has been recognized as an Amazing Aggie because of her philosophy of cross-curriculum teaching of writing skills. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
On Your Mind makeover May 13, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:15:05 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Take Your Kids To Church. They Might Like It! May 13, 2009
Kids who hate Earth Day dogma. Emily Bazelon | April 21, 2009. (Slate)
Plastic bags must go, Basnight says May 13, 2009
Target and Food Lion gave out free cloth bags on Earth Day. The question is not banning plastic bags but how best to get customers to use reusable bags, he said. (News & Observer)
Bad air days: Queens fails pollution test May 13, 2009
Wednesday May 13, 2009. Vehicle emissions are cited as a key contributor to poor air quality. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Postcards - Cheap trips May 12, 2009
Postcards celebrates hippies everywhere with a special Earth Day segment. Host Aisha Faquir gets her palm read, tests some kava, and jives to a sunset drum circle. (The Palm Beach Post)
Annual senior trip packed full of history May 10, 2009
Wednesday we were able to tour the White House, and a few very lucky students were able to watch President Obama board a helicopter to, ironically, fly to Iowa for Earth Day. We went to the Holocaust Museum, which was one of my favorite museums. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
JH Wilson celebrates Earth Day with science activities May 10, 2009
Published: Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:06 AM EDT Janie Howard Wilson Elementary students enjoyed a wide range of science-oriented activities to celebrate Earth Day in April. Teachers had help from volunteers with the Ridge Audubon Society, Florida Fish and Wildlife, Lake Kissimmee State Park, CEMEX and Lake Wales High School. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Northern Essex Community College programs, students run the gamut May 10, 2009
The event coincided with Earth Day 2009 festivities on the quad, where music played, refreshments were served, and faculty staffed information stations on the variety of educational opportunities the school offers. Whatever financial times lie ahead, the spectrum of options at Northern Essex will stay on course. (Boston Globe)
Green cleaning May 9, 2009
It was the students' way of recognizing Earth Day and giving back to the community ... It was the students' way of recognizing Earth Day and giving back to the community. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
PULSE BLOG: Weekend full of great ways to celebrate, entertain your mom May 9, 2009
Title: Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival Date: Apr. 25th, 2009 Residents celebrate Earth Day in Mechanicsburg with music, animals, plants and hybrid vehicles. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Taxi firm rolls out 'green limos' May 9, 2009
Discount Cab launched the hybrid project on Earth Day in 2008, under the slogan "Green Cabs for Blue Skies," just as gas prices across the nation began to skyrocket. He didn't expect going green to become a lucrative investment. (AZCentral -- Business)
Oniontown notes May 9, 2009
In a ceremony held May 5, Danvers Community Council receives checks from the Earth Day event held April 25-27 ... Earth Day a big success ... The Town of Danvers held another successful recycling event for Earth Day, on April 24 and 25 at the Elm Street parking lot, collecting more than 11,000 pounds of clothes, 9,000 pounds of shredded paper and almost 9,000 pounds of books. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Rethink your lawn with the Daily Journal Grow Native! Landscape Challenge May 9, 2009
Landscape Challenge Win a 1000 Earth Day landscape makeover By RENEE JEANDaily Journal Assistant Managing Editor Friday, May 08, 2009 ... program has partnered with the Daily Journal and the East Ozarks Audubon Society to provide a 1000 Earth Day makeover for one St. Francois County homeowner s lawn. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA ARCHIVE May 9, 2009
Palo Alto residents celebrate Earth Day 2009 at the Lucie Stern Community Center. (Posted April 22, 2009). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company May 9, 2009
What stage: The company launched its Web site April 22, Earth Day, and has early customers. Customers: They include three Hood River companies: Pistil Designs, which makes outdoor apparel; Oregon Growers & Shippers, which makes fruit preserves and other specialty foods from local produce; and Big Winds, which sells windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand-up paddling equipment. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
PHOTO GALLERY: Photos of the Week, May 8 May 9, 2009
This was part of the Musketaquid Earth Day Celebration May 2, which involved a ceremony at the Concord river and a parade ... This was part of the Musketaquid Earth Day May 2, which involved a ceremony at the Concord river and a parade. (Concord Journal, MA)
VIDEO: Medford Mayor Michael J. McGlynn tackles Earth Day festivities May 9, 2009
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, left, speaks with Gov. Deval Patrick on Earth Day, April 22 ... We re going to a special conference is calling for Earth Day, McGlynn says. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Citizen Webitor May 8, 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)
Fresh Sheet: On Earth Day, remember: We eat from our planet May 8, 2009
Today is Earth Day, and celebrations abound. Sustain the celebration year-round by choosing your most basic necessities mindfully. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneham gets green May 8, 2009
The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable hosted an informational and activity event to celebrate Earth Day last Saturday afternoon on Town Common. The day included cleanups at Stoneham Middle, Central and Robin Hood schools, and on the Town Common. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Bad air days: Queens fails pollution test May 8, 2009
Vehicle emissions are cited as a key contributor to poor air quality (Queens Chronicle, NY)
