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A tale of two Earth Day heroes: Tim DeChristopher and Sandra Steingraber
2013-04-21 19:51:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: Earth Day, oddly, has never been a huge deal for me. Im just a little too young to really remember its remarkable debut in 1970, when one American in 10 went out in the streets to demand action on clean air and water. That unprecedented activism laid the groundwork for the swift passage of legislation, and the almost-as-swift rehabilitation of lakes and rivers. But in the years after, many Earth Day celebrations drifted in a slightly more corporate direction; there wasnt anything wrong with them,...
Pacific Islanders hold warrior dance day of action to highlight climate change effects
2013-04-21 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Indian Country: We are not drowning. We are fighting. With this clarion call, Indigenous Peoples from 15 Pacific Island nations and territories pulled together for a Warrior Dance Day of Action in early March to send the world a message on climate change. Island nations are some of the most severely affected by the effects of climate change as ocean levels rise and water encroaches on their already small territories. (Related: Arctic and Small Islands Fight Climate Change) These Indigenous Peoples held warrior...
Learn About Home Efficiency on Earth Day | green house plans
2013-04-20 20:55:26| The House Designers
Earth Day is a day where many people plant a tree, recycle and try to make an effort to conserve energy, particularly when it comes to their home. This year the Department of Energy is giving citizens a chance to get some home efficiency questions answered by hosting a special Google+ hangout on [...]
Let Earth Day be our chance to rebuild New Jersey right
2013-04-20 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Star-Ledger: Monday will probably be the most important Earth Day for people in New Jersey since the first one. As we celebrate the 43rd Earth Day, people will be cleaning up parks and areas of the state that have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. They will be replanting dunes, fixing beaches and parks and helping neighbors. We will see the impact of climate disruption all around us. It is not just what we do on Earth Day that counts; it is what we do every day dealing with climate change. We will move...
Stop & Shop Celebrates Earth Day With Commitment To Sustainable Business Practices
2013-04-20 14:45:22| Grocery - Topix.net
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is committed to minimizing its environmental impact with a renewed focus on being a responsible retailer.
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