There are so many ways you can help all of us here on this planet. Some of those ways may even surprise you. For example, simply turning off the lights in your house when they are not in use. One small act like that can lessen the need for new resources. Yes you can make a difference! Lets look at some reasons why turning off a light can make an impact on our carbon footprint. The Why: Many power plants burn coal, crude oil or other fossil fuels. So, the …
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. The first Earth Day was celebrated April 22nd of 1970 with an estimated 20 million people nationwide attending festivities. This grassroots event was spurred by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, who said “We only have one earth, so we need to take …