Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22.
Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.
How can you take care of Mother Earth?
- pick up a piece of litter and dispose of it properly
- better yet, dispose of your own litter properly so no one else has to pick it up
- don't let the water run while brushing your teeth
- turn down the thermostat and put on another layer of clothing to keep warm
- recycle everything possible
- take alternate modes of transportation (bus, bike, walk)
- purchase items with minimal packaging and/or packaging that can be recycled
- accelerate and decelerate gradually while driving to save on gas
- keep your car well maintained (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) to get the best mileage
- plant a tree in your yard
- turn off the lights in every room except for the one you're in
- unplug appliances when not in use (including the computer and TV, which draw power even when they're not in use)
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Speaking of, what do YOU do currently to take care of our Mother?
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