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Earth Day - April 22, 2008

You probably have noticed Earth Day on your April

calendar and you may have wondered what, specifically, is

it?

Earth Day came about right after six years of effort from

then Senator Gaylord Nelson, who, back in the 1960s,

had the foresight to appear at the long term influence of

pollution on the atmosphere. He was instrumental in

finding his message out to college students, who took

this concern on with concern and enthusiasm for this

project. Earth Day became a National Awareness day on

January 20, 1970, with the date set for celebration as

April 22 of each year. In 2007, it is estimated that

a single billion men and women recognized Earth Day in some way.

Internationally, Earth Day is celebrated at distinct

occasions, in about 175 countries. In the northern

hemisphere, it is observed in the spring in the

southern hemisphere, Earth Day is observed in the

fall.

The goal of Earth Day was to raise awareness of

environmental concerns, promote education about the

situation, and to advocate for a healthful and sustainable

planet. earth dog .Many schools have taken Earth Day a step

further to incorporate extended teaching of

environmental troubles and observe Earth Week.

To find events in your region, or to get concepts for

assisting you commemorate this special day, go to

www.earthdaynetwork.com. Get involved in assisting in

your community, whatever the demands may be. Every single city

has a park, street or stream that demands cleaning up,

and it takes only a couple of volunteers to make a large

difference. Take the time to discover about how you can

assist preserve this planet for future generations. They

will thank you for it!