Earth Day 2014 Current Events

1. Earth Day 2014 Current Events By Rebecca Meister

2. 10 Facts about Earth Dayhttp://www.chicagonow.com/tween-us/2014/04/10-facts-about-earth-day • Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin who wanted to respond to an oil spill off Santa Barbara, California.  • The first Earth Day got attention when more than 20 million people participated and by the end of 1970, Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. • It went global in 1990 with 140 countries participating. In 2000, more than 180 countries participated. • Chicago made a big splash on Earth Day 2007 with festivities at Lincoln Park Zoo drawing more than 40,000 people, a single-day attendance record. • Now the earth day is called International Mother Earth Day.

3. Environmental group slams EPA's jet-fueled 'Earth Day'-themed tourhttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/22/environmental-group-slams-epa-jet-fueled-earth-day-themed-tour • The Environmental Protection Agency sent its chief on an Earth Day-themed tour to call for action on climate change, arguing the multi-city excursion will hurt the environment.  • the greenhouse gases five-city tour will "far exceed" any concrete action on climate change from her travels.  • Frenetically jetting around the country appears to undercut [the] EPA’s message to ordinary Americans that they should conserve, consume less and reduce transportation pollution • McCarthy is going to visit New York, Boston, Cleveland, Atlanta and Memphis to participate in various events to focus on responsible steps to cut carbon pollution to slow the effects of climate change. • visit to Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show

4. 10 Planetary Facts For Earth Day 2014http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/04/22/earth_day_2014_a_few_fun_facts_about_our_planet.html • Earth Dayis a worldwide celebration of our home planet. • Earth Day is April 22 every year • The surface area of the Earth is about 510 million square kilometers, or 197 million square miles.  • The Earth is the biggest of the terrestrial planets in our solar system. • The earth is the only planet with water (as far as scientists know)

5. Celebrating Earth Day: Science And Technology Must Join The Partyhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2014/04/20/celebrating-earth-day-science-and-technology-should-be-at-the-party • An Earth Day assignment for students: Read Rachel Carson’s best-selling 1962 book, “Silent Spring. • Leads to neo-Malthusian population control and anti-technology efforts • Carson’s proselytizing and advocacy led to the virtual banning of DDT • The first Earth Day celebration was conceived by then-U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and held in 1970 as a “symbol of environmental responsibility and stewardship. • It is a New Age experience.

6. Make Everyday Earth Dayhttp://www.power-eng.com/marketwired/2014/04/7/make-every-day-earth-day.html • so many consumer habits can have a negative effect on the planet • There are many ways to support the green movement • Recycling cardboard boxes used to display produce is good • Educate yourself on whether your favorite brands and fresh produce growers support green initiatives • recycling is a start

7. Voices: On Earth Day 2014, a climate change challengehttp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/earth-day-environment/7905743 • the environment were only beginning to enter the mainstream • Congress had created the Environmental Protection Agency  • The real problem of pollution of our environment is being distorted and exaggerated by emotional declarations and by intensive propaganda. • We aren't motivated to do anything about environmental problems until they are staring us in the face. • the vast majority of us won't sacrifice our high-consumption lifestyles

8. Earth Day 2014: Affluence. Effluence. Influence.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-whitmore/earth-day-2014-affluence-_b_5185325.html • Articles about the earth day used to be seen in the newspaper • one of our six formal values is "Sustainability.“ • We believe that just as young people will sustain our civilization into the next generation, • Little things count. • located on the edge of a forest

9. Earth Day 2014: History, Origin and Significance; 10 Inspiring Quotes That Will Touch Your Heart http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/548873/20140422/earth-day-2014-history-origin-significance-quotes.htm • Mother Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe on 22 April, • Earth Day was first celebrated in the year 1970 • now coordinated globally by Earth Day Network • In 1969, at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed for a day in recognition and honour of the Earth and the concept of Peace, to be first celebrated on 21 March 1970, which is the first day of spring or Vernal Equinox in the northern hemisphere. • only focused on the United States

10. Legoland Florida: Renewable energy initiatives get Earth Day boost http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-legoland-florida-earth-day-20140421,0,1373059.post • Legoland Florida will mark Earth Day by running the entire theme park using renewable energy for the day.  • The event is a kick-off for a partnership for the Winter Haven attraction with Tampa Electric that will include installations to teach guests about solar energy • Legolandwill permanently power the park's Imagination Zone on renewable energy. • we’ll teach the next generation about the benefits of investing in renewable fuels like the sun to produce electricity • In June, an interactive 6-foot Lego Earth model will be placed outside Imagination Zone.

11. Apple Retail Store Logos Gain Green Leaves in Honor of Earth Dayhttp://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/21/apple-earth-day-retail-stores • Apple has started updating the logos of some of its retail stores with green leaf accents • Apple is planning to celebrate Earth Day at multiple retail locations around the world • Apple launched its "Better" environmental campaign • There is a video detailing the construction of Apple Campus 2 • It will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy sources.