Former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson developed the Earth Day idea. Leaving the Senate in 1981, Nelson now serves as counselor of The Wilderness Society and continues to promote Earth Day.
When was the first Earth Day?
Twenty million participants attended rallies and teach-outs all over the United States in 1970, the first year Earth Day was organized. That first Earth Day was organized by Denis Hayes who is now chair of Earth Day Network.
Is there still an Earth Day?
Yes. Every April 22. This is the 33rd anniversary of Earth Day and the theme for the latest event is "Water For Life".
What forest and tree actions are promoted during Earth Day?
Planting trees, protecting local forests, buying sustainably-harvested wood and raising awareness about forest issues is an Earth Day priority. Read this for a better understanding: Forest Basics
Where is Earth Day promoted?
The day involves tens of thousands of events, from rallies and teach-outs to concerts and earth fairs. It supports environmental awareness in cities throughout the world. You can find an event close to you here.
What does Earth Day try to promote?
There are multiple campaigns going on this Earth Day, 2003. Here are the campaigns that will last for 2 years:
What's In Your Water?
- Educators and students are measuring the health of local water resouces. Earth Day Network has prepared a comprehensive guide to water quality, with suggestions for citizen action on a local and global scale .
The World's Ten Thirstiest Children
- Earth Day Network will launch a two-year campaign highlighting critical water access, health, and usage issues, illustrated by the Ten Thirstiest Children on Earth. The campaign aims to garner political will, inspire individual action and mobilize necessary resources to improve access to healthy water.
Corporate Water Challenge
- About 20% of the world's water supply is used by corporations - at least half of that is wasted. Earth Day Network challenges the private sector to conserve water and reinvest in community development.
Also, find out what happened on Earth Day 2002....
