Happy Earth Day!
Green is the word. And the word is spreading.
Today, people from 175 nations across the globe come together to celebrate the most important thing we have in common: the earth.
The choices we make every day affects our planet, and in order to make the change we wish to see in the world, we must act now - not only today, but every day.
Our goal at Naturalpath is to build a community that remains conscious of the fundamental issues that threaten our planet on a daily basis. Read on to discover how you can contribute to making our planet as sustainable and clean as it can be.
What are you doing for Earth Day... and every day?
- Post a blog entry describing what you are doing to make Earth Day every day.
- Check out The Greenguide, which provides 10 great tips to make Earth Day every day.
- Get involved in your community by checking out local events at Earthday.org and the Environmental Protection Agency. You can also check your local paper.
- Check out the following organized volunteer opportunities:
The origins of Earth Day
Earth Day has grown temendously since it was founded in 1970 by United States Senator of Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson. Gaylord was concerned about environmental degradation and created "one of the most remarkable happenings in the history of democracy," as printed by American Heritage Magazine.
The first celebration 37 years ago drew in over 20 million participants who devoted their day to popularizing the political environmental agenda.
Now, the largest secular holiday in the world, Earth Day brings 175 countries together to work towards environmental conservation, legislation, and appreciation.
