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• Earth Day is a global celebration held annually on April 22. The observance was conceived by former Senator Gaylord Nelson. Nelson's Earth Day is celebrated by over one billion people around the globe, making it the largest secular holiday in the world.EarthDay.org: About Earth Day Network

• Fast Facts

  1. First Earth Day celebrated April 22, 1970WorldChanging.com: Make This Earth Day Your Last! (April 19, 2007)
  2. Founder: Gaylord NelsonWorldChanging.com: Make This Earth Day Your Last! (April 19, 2007)
  3. Considered the birth of the environmentalism movementWorldChanging.com: Make This Earth Day Your Last! (April 19, 2007)
  4. Celebrated in 174 countries
  5. Earth Week, an extension of Earth Day, begins April 16th
  6. Seeks to recognize and educate about environmental issues
  7. Major Environmental Issues: Global Warming, Climate Change, Peak Oil, Global Ice Loss, Alternative Energy and Recycling
  8. The date is on or near the birthdays of several environmental spokespersons which include;
  9. Eddie Albert
  10. John Muir
  11. Julius Sterling Morton

• Criticisms

  Earth Day had a big impact at the time of its inception, as non-violent protest was a large part of American culture.America.gov: What is Earth Day? (April 16, 2008) But there are those that claim that Earth Day has lost some of its potency since it's spirited 1970s beginnings. Claims of commercialization of the environmental movement have lead critics to state that Earth Day has become the exception that proves the rule. For some, Earth Day has become little more than an excuse to ignore the other 364 days of environmental apathy.WorldChanging.com: Make This Earth Day Your Last! (April 19, 2007)

• Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

  • Plant a garden
  • Pick up trash and litter
  • Purchase healthy organic food
  • Use a reusable water bottle
  • Shop with reusable bags
  • Walk or bike instead of using your car
  • Minimize the use of lighting

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