Earth Day 2k15
SAVE THE EARTH!
The History of Earth Day
In 1962, Gaylord Nelson decided something needed to be done to protect the environment. The work that he began led to what we now know as Earth Day.
Nelson realized very few people were concerned about environmental problems. "For several years, it has been troubling me," Nelson wrote in a article in a 1962 "that the state of the environment is simply a non-issue in the politics of our country."
Nelson then headed to Washington, D.C., where he hoped to convince President John F. Kennedy to take a stand on environmental issues. Nelson first met with Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who agreed that it was an important issue. It wasn't long before President Kennedy heard Nelson's concerns and agreed that action should be taken.
Nelson realized very few people were concerned about environmental problems. "For several years, it has been troubling me," Nelson wrote in a article in a 1962 "that the state of the environment is simply a non-issue in the politics of our country."
Nelson then headed to Washington, D.C., where he hoped to convince President John F. Kennedy to take a stand on environmental issues. Nelson first met with Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who agreed that it was an important issue. It wasn't long before President Kennedy heard Nelson's concerns and agreed that action should be taken.
Reuse
One way you can reuse is you can conserve electricity by turning off the lights when you leave a room. Another way you can reuse stuff is you can reuse scrap paper instead of using a new sheet.
Reduce
You can reduce using water when you are brushing your teeth you can turn off the sink so you don't waste water. Another way you can reduce is bring reusable bags when you are shopping.
Recycle
One way you can recycle is when you throw out paper in the recycling trash can. A water bottle will take 400 years to decompose in a landfill.
Interesting Facts
- The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970.
- Earth Day originated in the US but became recognized worldwide by 1990.
- On Earth Day 2009, Disney released a documentary film called Earth that followed the migration paths of four animal families.
- On the very first Earth Day, 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution. An environmental movement was born as a result.
- Every year on April 22, men, women, and children collect garbage, plant trees, clean up coral reefs, show movies, sign petitions, and plan for a better future for our planet.
Earth Day 2015