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On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans rallied together to protect the right of all of us to live free from environmental hazard and harm. On that first Earth Day, they gathered all across America on college campuses, in public parks, and State capitals galvanized by a vision of a healthier, more prosperous Nation where all people could thrive. Their untiring spirit sparked a national movement for environmental protection that endures today in the bedrock laws that protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and treasured wild places and wildlife. Earth Day was primarily conceived and brought to life by a dedicated public servant: the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Senator Nelson and his wife, Carrie Lee who herself passed away just last month were both dear friends who changed my life; it was Senator Nelson who helped persuade me to remain in the Senate after losing my first wife and daughter in a car accident in 1972. Senator Nelso
Earth Day 2021: Quotes, messages and wishes to send TODAY
Updated: Apr 22 2021, 4:48 ET
THE annual Earth Day focuses attention on environmental concerns and the planet’s under strain eco-systems.
This year’s theme is Restore Our Earth, looking at ways people can reduce their impact on the Earth and also restore our environment.
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What is Earth Day?
Earth Day is designed to increase attention on environmental issues and ways that can help prevent ecological problems.
Their website states: “[Our] mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.”
It adds: “Our world needs transformational change. It’s time for the world to hold sectors accountable for their role in our environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative solutions.
If you haven’t seen or heard yet, today is Earth Day!
The origins of this important holiday date back to 1970, when a senator from Wisconsin, Senator Gaylord Nelson, grew concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. After witnessing the massive oil spill in California the year prior, Senator Nelson announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses in hopes of sparking public consciousness about air and water pollution.
The effort eventually broadened in scope to include various organizations and groups. Earth Day inspired 20 million Americas – at the time, only 10-percent of the total population of the U.S. to take to the streets, parks, and classrooms to demonstrate against the impacts of industrial development.
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From 4 to 6 p.m., Junk King will perform at Third Eye Brewing in Sharonville. You will get 15% off your meal if you carry old gadgets, regardless of their condition. I said something that can plugin and then something that has a battery, so computer computers, keyboards, laptops, ipads, and video game consoles are just some basic household items, CEO Jack Brendamour said.
Junk King, according to Brendamour, partners with scores of non-profit groups to recycle usable pieces.
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They also assist organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul and Matthew: 25 Ministries. Matthew: We get all of our handicap vehicles, medical supplies, paint, and other stuff from 25 ministries. Brendamour said that New Life Furniture Bank, a wonderful institution in Blue Ash, will be taking household pieces and St. Vincent de Paul.
Earth Day 2021
Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2021 will occur on Thursday, April 22 the holiday s 51st anniversary. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the protests of the 1960s, Earth Day began as a “national teach-in on the environment” and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached on university campuses. By raising public awareness of pollution, Nelson hoped to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight.