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Earth Day History: Transformation of a Celebration – Part 2

Green Business Bureau

Earth Day History and Transformation. The launch of Earth Day back in 1970 marked a turning point for environmentalism and planet activists worldwide. Since the first Earth Day, the global average temperature has increased, rising at a rate of 0.32°F 10 years later, Earth Day began to face some opposition.

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The Transformation of Earth Day: What Has Changed and What To Expect – Part 2

Green Business Bureau

How Earth Day Has Transformed Through Changing Trends. The launch of Earth Day back in 1970 marked a turning point for environmentalism and planet activists worldwide. Since the first Earth Day, the global average temperature has increased, rising at a rate of 0.32°F Earth Day in the U.S.

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Earth Day 22nd April – Importance of protecting our nature amid the Virus spread!

Econaur

22 April is Earth Day. Earth day 2020 is not just the 50 th anniversary of Earth Day, but also the anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement to take climate action. ” Background on Earth Day. The first Earth Day took place in 1970. Earth Day in 2020.

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Deepak Chopra, The Earth Day Network, H.R.H.

Earth Gratitude

Deepak Chopra, The Earth Day Network, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales: The Global Earth Day Gratitude Celebration and Ebook Deepak Chopra, The Earth Day Network, Life is Good, Ron Finley, Rainbow Light Join in the Global Earth Day Gratitude Celebration April 22, 2016. Ebook features H.R.H.

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Sport Industry Sustainability: 5 Simple Steps to Kick-Start Your Sustainability Program

Green Business Bureau

To give you some perspective on the importance of sustainability in the sports industry we consider the carbon footprint of the 2010 South Africa World Cup, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and the 2016 Rio Olympics together. Team games should be better organized and scheduled to reduce travel. million tonnes of CO 2e.

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The 6th Anniversary of the BP Oil Spill

Earth Gratitude

Ironically, it was just two days before Earth Day in 2010 when the Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 men and spewing at least 4.9 The oil well gushed for 87 days, killing wildlife and sliming beaches. What is the Global Earth Day Gratitude Celebration? Count your blessings.

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Des Moines, Iowa commits to 24/7 clean electricity

Renewable Energy World

Kari Carney is the Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Iowa , a non-profit organization “engaging local residents around responsible and equitable land use.” The Des Moines resolution has one crucial clause: the electricity will come from renewable resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Iowa faces climate impacts, Too.