MNN - Mother Nature Network - Envrionmental News
improve your world
  • WorldShares
  • State Reports
  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Blogs
  • Advice
  • MNN Community
  • MNN Social
Monday, February 6, 2012
Follow us    
  • Join
  • Log in
  • Earth Matters

    Browse All » Animals Weather Energy Politics Space Translating Uncle Sam Wilderness & Resources

  • Health

    Browse All » Allergies Fitness & Well-Being Healthy Spaces

  • Lifestyle

    Browse All » Arts & Culture Travel Natural Beauty & Fashion Recycling Responsible Living

  • GREEN TECH

    Browse All » Computers Gadgets & Electronics Research & Innovations Transportation

  • Eco-Biz & Money

    Browse All » Green Workplace Personal Finance Sustainable Business Practices

  • Food & Drink

    Browse All » Beverages Healthy Eating Recipes

  • Your Home

    Browse All » At Home Organic Farming & Gardening Remodeling & Design

  • family

    Browse All » Babies & Pregnancy Family Activities Pets Protection & Safety

MNN.COM›

Eco-Glossary

Earth Day

 
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. Massive coast-to-coast rallies occurred. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values.
 
Since 1970, Earth Day (April 22) continues to be celebrated annually as the green movement grows bigger and more widespread. The day is observed across the world. (Source: Earth Day Network, Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Earth Day


Earth Day and faith: Why should Christians care?

Wed, Apr 27 2011 at 8:10 AM EST
Author and pastor Jonathan Merritt examines why “environmentalist” is still a dirty word among some Christians and how that can be changed.
 

For Earth Day, a different kind of community theatre

Tue, Apr 26 2011 at 6:30 PM EST
It would be safe to say that Brooklyn's Big Green Theater — an eco-education program where kids create plays performed by adult actors — isn't what most folks think of when thinking of 'community theatre.'
 

Earth Day's framing problem

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 3:03 PM EST
By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor the world to be gained by reinventing civilization. Earth Day: 1970-2011, RIP?
 

Long Island pine barrens to become nature preserve

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 2:53 PM EST
N.Y. officials purchased land in Long Island's pine barrens as a preserve for hikers and other naturalists and a source for pure drinking water.
 

New York Earth Day celebrates with 'virtual' forests

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 11:02 AM EST
Times Square signs part of a larger push to make the Big Apple a greener seeming city.
 

Why you won't read this Earth Day article (And why that doesn't matter)

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 10:25 AM EST
Environmentalists see Earth Day as an opportunity to raise public awareness and educate people on how to help save the environment.
 

Weekend Briefing

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 9:57 AM EST
Earth Day turns 41, BP gives back to Gulf, meteor shower peaks tonight, and more.
 

Earth Day from the South Lawn

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 9:55 AM EST
Video: Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your questions from the South Lawn of the White House in honor of Earth Day.
 

Get your run on for Earth Day

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 8:00 AM EST
Lace up your sneakers and grab the kids for one of these family-friendly running races for Earth Day.
 

Earth Day: Green biz news roundup

Fri, Apr 22 2011 at 8:00 AM EST
Free coffee at Starbucks, carbon offsets and sustainable seafood are just a few examples of what businesses are doing in honor of Earth Day.
 
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • �
  • >>
  • >|

    Editor's Picks

  • 1. Recipes
  • 2. Valentine's Day
  • 3. Earthquake News
  • 4. Nissan Leaf
  • 5. Chevy Volt
  • 6. Wind Power
  • 7. Green Cleaning
  • 8. Green Technology
  • 9. Apple
  • 10. Bicycles
 
WorldShares lets you earn donations for your favorite nonprofit. Earn up to 20 points now.
Learn More
Earn Points
What's this?
Twitter Stumble Digg ShareShare
CLOSE link:

ADVERTISEMENT

TOP MEMBERSJoin Now
  • poland.jr
    20978 points
  • achase
    9287 points
  • ecomainegirl
    9245 points
  • LauraB
    5049 points
  • Momof2
    4479 points
All members

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

CONNECT WITH MNN

Follow @twitterapi
 Tumblr
 Google +
 


  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Eco-Biz & Money
  • Food & Drink
  • Your Home
  • Family

Quick Links

  • Welcome to MNN
  • Editors' Blog
  • About us
  • Advisory Board
  • Press
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy
  • Terms of service

MNN Tools

  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Blogs
  • Advice
  • MNN Community
  • MNN Social

All About MNN

  • Newsletters
  • RSS
  • Eco-glossary
  • Widgets
  • MNN Contests
  • MNN Lists
  • MNN Mobile
  • Contact Us

 

 

Copyright © 2012 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE
 
SPONSORS