Thursday, April 19, 2007

Earth Day


April 22, 1970 marked the first annual celebration of Earth Day. This world wide celebrated holiday provides different nations across the globe an opportunity to come together. Earth Day has had wide spread support specifically in America. This special holiday is such a pronounced event that it is celebrated by 175 countries and in excess of 500 million people.

Environmental activist, Eddie Albert, who is also an American television star’s birthday, is on Earth Day, along with many other important figures. This day also established many new bills in the White House like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act to name a few.

So below is some information for you if you live in the area, know someone who does, or happen to be in town and want to be involved in this wonderful celebration:

Remember, Earth Day only happens once a year! This is your opportunity to give back to the environment – Mother Earth.

“Kick off Earth Week by cleaning up one of Los Angeles’ most polluted beaches, Santa Monica Pier Beach, this Saturday, April 21st from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Transportation departs from Tommy Trojan at 9:00 am, or meet us at the beach at 10:00. Hosted by USC CalPIRG with Heal the Bay. E-mail insinger@usc.edu to sign up!”

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