Earth Day

"From coral reefs and their abundance of life to the solitary swimmers that lurk in the depths, this film demonstrates that oceans are home to some of the planet's most amazing creatures," said Mark Tercek, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy. "While their bounty seems infinite, oceans and coasts are in great jeopardy from growing demands. Our hope is that this unique collaboration—and this important film—will educate an audience of millions about how to protect our oceans for generations to come."

From coral reefs and their abundance of life to the solitary swimmers that lurk in the depths, this film demonstrates that oceans are home to some of the planet’s most amazing creatures   -Mark Tercek

 

A statewide $3.5 million appliance rebate program to help consumers purchase more energy-efficient models will begin April 22, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Oklahoma's version will coincide with surrounding states' programs, said Vaughn Clark , director of community development for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce . "The appliance rebate program is designed for Oklahoma residents to buy energy-efficient appliances from Oklahoma retailers to replace existing appliances ...

it will have a very positive effect.   -Troy Thompson

 

The Climate Quilt Campaign is an international initiative to encourage youth worldwide to get involved with protecting the environment. It was recently on display In Copenhagen, and now it is headed back to the US for Earth Day. Students around the world have designed "pledge patches" from recycled materials with their own individual promise telling how they will preserve the future of the planet. In some schools the students were given a swatch of recycled fabric and sewed a circle in the center to represent the earth.  

Casio has always been forward thinking with their watches and now their newest Baby G watch is no different. Inspired by the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Casio has announced the Eco-Baby-G BGR300GR-3 . Eco-Baby-G incorporates Tough Solar Technology and recharging capability that eliminates the need for battery changes.  

Earth Day is coming to Lewis University this spring -- a new venue for the free, fun, educational event that attracted more than 1,500 people last year. The eighth-annual event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 at the Lewis campus, off Route 53 in Romeoville.  

The New River Earth Day Committee and Fayette County Green Advisory Team are preparing for the fifth annual New River Earth Day celebration. This year's event is slated to run from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 on Court Street and the Fayette County Courthouse lawn. Event-goers are invited to bring family members and learn about recycling/composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability and reducing an individual's ecological footprint.  

PBS counts down to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with new and encore programming leading up to Thursday, April 22, 2010. New programming this week includes EARTH DAYS: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (4/19). Director Robert Stone ("Oswald's Ghost," "Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst") 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 to its status as a major political force in America.