Earth Day

Today, 22 April, is the 47th anniversary of Earth Day, a day that was established to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Initially the focus on Earth Day was on the United States, but, twenty years later, it became an international event.

This year there were and are a number events that have been or will soon be held throughout New England, the rest of the United States, and numerous other nations throughout the world. Some of these are sponsored by local (or other) governments, others by non-profit organizations, others involve citizens doing specific projects on their own.

Background information:

Earth Day Network: A Billion Acts of Green

Wikipedia: Earth Day

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Earth Day

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: Earth Day Every Day: Ten things you can do to help keep Vermont green