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Earth Day 2021: Restore Our Earth
“Restore Our Earth” is the theme for this year’s Earth Day, which is April 22, 2021. The concept is based on the idea that as the world returns to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic,
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Pandemic Ponderings: 25 Phenomenal Facts about our Planet
Since 1970, the annual Earth Day has been a time for us to reflect on the beautiful planet, the third from the sun, that we call home. Twenty years after that groundbreaking year, we
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WWF Celebrates #ArtForEarth—A Movement of Creative Self-Expression for Nature
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day last week, World Wildlife Fund asked its fans to use their creativity to connect to nature and people around the planet. They invited their followers
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For Earth Day 2020, a 50th Anniversary Film: “When the Earth Moves”
The original Earth Day turns 50 years old tomorrow. I have been thinking about this momentous anniversary for almost a year, now. Twelve months ago, in my Earth Day 2019 post, I had written:
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Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary: An Encounter with its Founder
“There was a special adventure to being a young boy in northwestern Wisconsin. There was the adventure of exploring a deep green pine forest, crunching noisily through the crisp leaves and pine needles on
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Ethiopia Plants 350 Million Trees in a Day: Shatters World Record
In just 12 hours, Ethiopia planted 353,633,660 trees, shattering the previous world record for trees planted in a single day. The two most recent records were held by India: on July 2, 2017,
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Earth Day 2019: Share Your Favorite, Coolest Nature Video
Next Monday, April 22, 2019, the world will mark its 49th Earth Day. The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, was inspired by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who modeled it on the antiwar protests
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An Earth Day To Remember—Constructing Natural Habitats with Natural Habitat Adventures
Dr. Court Whelan, NHA’s Director of Sustainability and Conservation Travel, recently gave the entire office an overview of monarch butterfly conservation. Our staff eagerly listened as Court explained that one of the largest conservation
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