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 This was the first picture taken by the Apollo 17, in 1972, to show the damage of Global Warming.
APRIL 22, 2006
How can we help our environment? Read on to learn more. Plus,History of past Earth Day's. Also activities.
 
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*History of Earth Day.
Organized by Gaylord Nelson, a Senator from Wisconsin who noticed that serious concern about environmental degradation were obvious everywhere except the halls of power, the first Earth Day drew instant attention from a wide range of citizens across the country. With the help of John Gardner and Denis Hayes, Nelson helped organize a nationwide grassroots celebration on April 22, 1970, that eventually included more than 20 million people.
Even after 35 years, Earth Day still remains a watershed event in the environmental movement. Since its inception, interest and participation in Earth Day has only increased and spread around the world, with activities, celebrations, and events growing steadily over time and millions of concerned citizens taking part. It is now recognized as the largest non-religious holiday in the world.
*When is it, and what day do we celebrate it.
Earth Day 2006 is on April 22, 2006, now in its 36th year of commemorating the day that many historians recognize as the birth of the modern environmental movement.
The original Earth Day, on the March equinox
Earth Day 2006
MARCH 20, 2006 at 1:26 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Earth Day Peace Bell Event Online LIVE March 20th, 8:35AM EST.
 
~Prepare for a celestial event on Sun-Earth Day, March 29, 2006, when the light of our Sun will be eclipsed by the Moon.
Eclipse Fact:
Solar eclipses can only occur during a new moon.
*Things you can do to celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day Outdoor Activities:
Bird watching
Camping
Climbing
Flatwater Paddling
Hiking
Hot Springs
Mountain Biking
Nature Trips
Road Biking
Scenic Drives
Sea Kayaking
Trail Running
Walking
Waterfalls
Whitewater Paddling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j66xvqBjXI4
 *Do You Remember?
 Almost three decades ago, Keep America Beautiful created a powerful visual image
to dramatize how litter and other forms of environmental pollution were hurting America,
and how litter was every individual's responsibility. Keep America Beautiful's landmark
public service ad, which featured the now-famous face and tear of the actor Iron Eyes Cody,
first aired on Earth Day 1971. It was titled “People Start Pollution, People Can Stop It,”
and it went on to become one of the most successful and memorable campaigns in advertising history.
This public service ad—which became widely known as the “Crying Indian”—and the several versions
that followed are credited with helping to fuel the fledgling environmental movement in this country. Keep America Beautiful's newest PSA, titled “Back By Popular Neglect,” first aired on April 21/Earth Day 1998.
It recalls the famous face and tear of Iron Eyes Cody, and delivers a strong message about litter prevention
and individual responsibility. It was adapted to include information about the 1999 Great American Cleanup™.
 Created in 1944, the Smokey Bear campaign is the longest running public service campaign in US History.
Smokey's forest fire prevention message remained unchanged for 50 years until April 2001, when the
Ad Council updated his message to address the increasing number of wildfires in the nation's wildlands.
As one of the world's most recognizable fictional characters, Smokey's image is protected by US Federal Law
and is administered by the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council.
 Woodsy has been America's environmental champion since 1970, and is most recognized for his wise request,
"Give a hoot. Don't pollute." Join the USDA Forest Service in introducing children to this fanciful creature.
Woodsy is coming to you with simple, hands-on land stewardship activities--and there's so much more ahead.
*Facts:
1953 – 1970
1953 National Advisory Council organized.
1956 First public service announcement (PSA) on litter prevention appeared.
1960 Work begun with the Ad Council for ongoing PSA campaigns.
1965 Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, joined Keep America Beautiful in promoting highway beautification program.
1967 Canine TV star Lassie appeared as mascot for an anti-litter campaign.
1970 Start of “Crying Indian” PSA campaign, iconic symbol of environmental responsibility and one of the most successful PSA campaigns in history.
1971– 1980
1973 Research reveals the three reasons why people litter and its seven primary sources.
1975 Artist Bob Timberlake begins longstanding partnership with Keep America Beautiful.
1976 Introduction of the Clean Community System, precursor to the Keep America Beautiful System.
1978 Georgia Clean & Beautiful becomes first Keep America Beautiful statewide program.
1979 Waste in Place, Keep America Beautiful’s first teacher curriculum supplement, is launched.
1981– 1993
1981 President Reagan endorses the Clean Community System.
1984 First Public Lands Day.
1985 Keep America Beautiful and GLAD bags launch the GLAD Bag-a-Thon program, precursor to the Great American Cleanup.
1986 Take Pride in America program, created to promote wise use of public lands, begun with federal agencies.
1986 First Vision for America Award Dinner held.
1988 Keep America Beautiful expands its mission to include solid waste education.
1988 Solid Waste Committee formed with waste experts from industry and government.
1990 First international affiliate, St. John’s, New Brunswick, Canada, joins Keep America Beautiful.
1990 First video conference on solid waste held.
1991 First training held on solid waste issues for Keep America Beautiful coordinators
1991 Waste in the Workplace waste reduction guide for businesses published.
1993 Second video conference held, on recycling capabilities and limitations.
1993 "For Future Generations" PSA launched.
1994– 2003
1994 The "Role of Recycling in Integrated Waste Management" study published.
1995 "Close the Loop, Buy Recycled" U.S. EPA partnership program unveiled.
1995 "Graffiti Hurts" created.
1998 "Back By Popular Neglect" PSA campaign launched.
1999 Keep America Beautiful/U.S. Conference of Mayors Urban Litter Partnership National Summit takes place.
1999 Great American Cleanup launched.
2002 Research launched for national Cigarette Litter Prevention Program .
2003 President George W. Bush named Honorary Chair of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup.
*Ways we can help:
 Recycle.
 Don't throw your trash everywhere.
 Help keep our planet healthy.
EarthSavers:
Clean air -- you can't see, smell, or taste it, but you sure can't live without it! Cars, factories, and electricity make our lives easier, but they also produce gasses and chemicals that pollute the air. Polluted air is bad for people to breathe, and it can harm animals, trees, and plants. And it doesn't just blow away -- the pollution can return to earth as acid rain.
Plant a tree
Trees increase the amount of oxygen in the air, and they help clean the air by using up some of the pollutants we produce.
Turn out the lights
Many power plants make electricity by burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, and that creates air pollution. When you leave a room, turn out the lights. Less electricity will be used, less coal will get burned, and less pollution will be released into the air.
Keep a lid on the heat
Keep hot water use to a minimum -- it takes energy to heat it up. Instead of turning up the heat, put on a sweater or use an extra blanket. And ask your parents not to use the wood stove or fireplace when air pollution levels are high.
Don't crank up the cold
Air conditioners cause pollution too. They emit chemicals that can harm the ozone layer. Remember to turn yours down or off when you leave a room. And ask your parents to make sure the air conditioner's filter is cleaned regularly.
Not too far? Don't take the car!
If it's a short trip downtown or to a friend's house, don't ask for a ride. Instead, hop on your bike or walk. You'll be saving gas, and reducing air pollution from your car's exhaust.
Build a compost pile
Burning leaves produces pollutants that can harm your health. Instead, help your parents build a compost pile for leaves and other natural yard debris. An added benefit: As the compost biodegrades, it will create rich garden nutrients.
The Earth is your home. A place where you live. There is no other home you could build if this one fell apart. Please keep it clean and take care of it. It's the only one we have.
   
 
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*Imagine having suction discs on your feet for climbing trees. The Tree Frog uses them to cling to the stems and leaves that hide it.
*The Morpho Butterfly's brilliant, deep-blue wings seem to
glow in the sunlight. It's hard to see when its wings are folded.
*Sometimes green, sometimes brown, the Anolis Lizard changes its color to match its background.
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EarthDay.gov is the official Web portal for U.S. government Earth Day activities and information. The site provides links to specific actions you can take to protect the environment, volunteer opportunities, and events and activities by region.
http://www.earthday.gov/kids.htm
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