Earth Day 2016 is the Most Hopeful Ever

This is an Earth Day unlike any that have preceded it. After almost five decades of grass roots activism, the festivities in 2016 finally have something to celebrate. This year we are driving a stake into the heart of climate pessimism. We are challenging those that doubt our resolve and we are breathing hope into a new climate narrative. 

We are seeing tremendous momentum in renewable energy and corporate sustainability. There is clear evidence that the fossil fuel industry is in decline. The Paris Climate Agreement offers the strongest reason yet to be optimistic this Earth Day. For the first time in history the human race has come together to collectively resolve to take on the greatest threat modern humans have ever known.

President Obama's Earth Day Address: Action on Climate Change Cannot Wait (Video)

On Earth Day April 22 President Obama visited the Florida Everglades for Earth Day and spoke about the urgent need for action on climate change. The President called on Congress to support the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He spoke about the importance of providing access to nature and announced that he will be providing free access to America's national parks.

Responding to Grist's Anti-Earth Day Rants

Each year Grist likes to condescendingly whine about all the things they hate about Earth Day. This year in an article titled, Why Earth Day Doesn't Matter Anymore, they argue that the day has "lost its relevance." This could not be further from the truth. As we head towards a global climate agreement at the end of the year in Paris popular support for environmental action has never been more important. While Grist does provide a lot of great content, their anti-Earth-Day diatribes create divisions that are harmful to the growth of the environmental movement.

In their own self-righteous style they are speaking to their readership and offering what they deem to be poignant commentary (their audience is largely composed of deep greens who relish showering disdain on those who are not quite as ecologically pure). However, their righteous indignation and highfalutin derision is unproductive.

Earth Day Review of American Environmental Attitudes

A review of polling results reveals the sad truth about US attitudes on climate change. Despite the plethora of science and media coverage American attitudes on climate change are the same today as they were in 1989. Americans claim they want greener products and services and they also claim that they want corporations to be greener, however this is not reflected in their actual buying behavior.

The Importance of Science and Nature on Earth Day

One scientist and sustainability expert suggests we should go outside and play so that we can connect with nature on Earth Day.

Meg Lowman, is the Chief of Science and Sustainability at the California Academy of Sciences. She pioneered the science of canopy ecology which earned her the monikers, “Real-Life Lorax,” "Canopy Meg" and “Einstein of the treetops.” She is also a biologist, educator, and ecologist. Her personal mantra is “no child left indoors.”

Earth Day Activities and Actions in the US and Canada

Earth Day activities include a full slate of sustainability-conscious events and conservation efforts. This includes contests, awards, petitions, marches, parties, lectures, discussion groups, bike rides, tree planting, trash collection, film screenings and art projects.

While Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22, there have been a number of actions that have taken place in the month of April and throughout the year. As part of an annual program called "One Billion Acts of Green," there have been well over one billion pledges and the goal is two billion.

Earth Day Activities and Actions in the US

In the US there are a range of activities promoted on Earth Day. One of these projects is called the Canopy Project. This initiative work with tree planting organizations around the world to ensure our trees are reaching people who need them most. The Canopy Project is an official partner of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Billion Trees Campaign

Earth Day 2015: The Marriage of Economic Growth and Sustainability

Each year Earth Day celebrated on April 22 and 2015 marks the 45th anniversary of this international environmental protection event. Earth Day is the largest civic observance in the world today. All around our planet a billion people will participate in thousands of events. Almost 2 billion "acts of green" will take place on and around the day to demonstrate support for a healthier environment and a sustainable life. Earth Day was first celebrated in the US in 1970 and now more than 192 countries are involved. The inaugural event saw 20 million Americans showing their support for the environment. The movement contributed to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.

The Crucial Significance of Earth Day and Grassroots Environmentalism

April 22, is Earth Day, this annual flagship event has achieved a great deal in the last 44 years. In the US and around the world, Earth Day leads the way on issues associated with environmental advocacy. Earth Day not only raises awareness, it encourages people to act in defense of planetary ecology and local environmental issues throughout the year.

Event - 2014 Edison Earth Day Celebration

The 2014 Edison Earth Day celebration will take place on April 27, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Boulevard Edison, NJ. This free, annual, family-friendly, green/sustainable, public event in honor of Earth Day. This celebration is co-presented by the Township of Edison, Edison Clean Communities Program; Edison Township Environmental Commission (ETEC) and the Edison Sustainable Jersey Green Team (ESJGT). Activities include: Volunteer plantings, site cleaning and organic debris consolidation, as well as a variety of other green/sustainable activities; Test America environmental testing; Central Jersey Bicycle Association (CJBA) Bike Ride.

Video - Spider-Man 2 the Most Sustainable Blockbuster Ever

This video gives you a behind the scenes glimpse at the most eco-friendly blockbuster in motion picture history.

Video - Spiderman is the 2014 Earth Hour Ambassador

Spiderman is the first superhero ambassador for Earth Hour, the global movement organised by WWF. 

Video - Earth Hour Blue Crowdfunding Tutorial

Earth Hour is a movement using the power of the crowd to protect the planet. This year Earth Hour launches Earth Hour Blue, a digital crowdfunding and crowdsourcing platform for the planet.

Video - Earth Hour 2014 (2 Minutes)

For the past few years, Earth Hour has made a massive impact around the world thanks to the power of the crowd. But for 2014, they will be launching Earth Hour Blue, this is something different, bigger and bolder than before.

Video - Earth Hour 2014 (60 seconds)

For the past few years, Earth Hour has made a massive impact around the world thanks to the power of the crowd. But for 2014, they are doing something different, something bigger and bolder. This year Earth Hour is unleashing Earth Hour Blue.

Earth Hour - Cape Town is the Global Earth Hour Capital for 2014

WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has awarded Cape Town, South Africa the title Global Earth Hour Capital 2014. The city is recognized for its ambition and pioneering actions to combat climate change in its effort to bolster quality of life for its citizens. Cape Town succeeds last year’s winner Vancouver, Canada.

Cape Town stood out as a role model for the global South with a showcase of green programs and actions other cities can replicate. Cape Town also demonstrates how city strategies to reduce carbon development and battle climate change can also help tackle other development priorities such as food, energy and water security.

Earth Hour Blue - New Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing Platform

Earth Hour Blue is a new revolutionary crowdfunding and crowdsourcing platform for the planet. This all-new digital platform was launched this year to capture the power of the crowd and engage people around the world beyond the lights out event. The crowdfunding section of the platform allows participants to financially support and deliver positive, tangible changes to the environment and communities all over the world. The Earth Hour Blue platform enables people to add their voice to some of the biggest environmental campaigns across the world.

Earth Hour - Past Achievements

The first Earth Hour was held in Sydney Australia on March 31, 2007. It has since grown into a global movement with hundreds of millions of people from more than 7,000 cities and towns in 154 countries across every continent switching off their lights for Earth Hour. As of 2013, Earth Hour had a digital reach of 345 million. Earth Hour is a simple idea that turned into a global phenomenon, with hundreds of millions of people coming together to display a commitment to protect the one thing that unites us all - our planet.

Earth Hour 2014 - Focus on Business

Every year, hundreds of thousands of businesses, governments and organizations come together to call for action.  It is a call to take responsibility for our environmental impact and join a growing international community who are committed to leading global environmental change.

The first Earth Hour event was on March 31, 2007. On that day WWF-Australia inspired people in Sydney to show their support for climate change action. They succeeded in convincing more than 2.2 million individuals and 2,000 businesses to turn out their lights out for one hour in the first Earth Hour event.

Earth Hour - An Introduction for the Uninitiated

Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet. Organized by WWF, Earth Hour is a global call to action that engages a massive mainstream community on a broad range of environmental issues.. This annual event is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world making it the largest environmental action in history. In 2014 the event takes place on Saturday March 29th. At 8.30 pm in your local time zone. At that time people across the globe will switch off the lights of their homes and businesses for one hour.

Event - CIANJ’s EBC Fall Environmental Conference

CIANJ’s EBC Fall Environmental Conference will take place on September 16, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pines Manor Edison NJ. Meet the incoming and current leadership at the Department of Environmental Protection. They will discuss the departments programs, including site remediation, water quality, air quality and enforcement, to name a few. Participants will learn about upcoming rules and initiatives impacting the regulated community. This conference will be a must attend for all environmental professionals!