# Earth day
Announcing NewsBreak's Protecting the Planet content campaign winners
Congratulations to the winners of our Earth Day content campaign.Photo byGwen Aviles. To commemorate Earth Day, NewsBreak invited contributors to submit stories to our Protecting the Planet content campaign, which aimed to help local communities discover unique ways to take care of the Earth. While the Earth is vast, we were particularly interested in stories that center local communities, and contributors delivered. From highlighting neighborhood sustainability initiatives and beautiful nature in their areas to spotlighting leaders and businesses that are making a difference when it comes to preserving the environment, contributors shared an array of stories about maintaining our beautiful Earth and all its resources.
Morris County Celebrates Earth Day 2023
Morris County Celebrates Earth Day 2023 with a Tree Planting and Community Cleanup This Past Weekend. With spring in full bloom, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate Earth Day in Morris County this past weekend as the Commissioners visited several locations where events and ceremonies were being hosted.
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Earth Day Festival: Exploring Georgia's First Free Public Library and a Rock Star Artist
In this episode, we're back to what is quickly becoming our favorite go-to spot; Washington, GA. You simply cannot beat this little town for food, festivals, history, and culture! Washington turned out to celebrate Earth Day in a big way and we were there for it! Join us as we visit the first free Public Library in the state of Georgia, take the historical walking tour, listen to live music, eat some awesome festival eats, and get a live demo from Patrick Blount, owner of Greenhow Handmade Ironworks Blacksmithing shop. Afterwards, we have excellent Birria Tacos from Chela's. DO NOT sleep on this beautiful little town and all it has to offer! Greenhow Handmade Ironworks: <a href="https://greenhowhandmade.com">https://greenhowhandmade.com</a>
Register now for Forsyth County household hazardous waste recycling and disposal event
Forsyth County, GA) Do you have old cans of paint taking up space in your garage? What about a bag of used batteries or lightbulbs? If so, you can register now for the semiannual Forsyth County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal event. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds, Lot #3.
Bring Home A Truly Unique Piece of Art Painted By Paws
If you enjoy this article, be sure to click "follow" to be one of the first to know when I publish. (ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS) As the weather continues to warm and vivid greens begin to take back nature, it is essential to take some time and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. April is undoubtedly a time of growth and natural beauty, making it a fitting month to celebrate our delicate planet. And for this Earth Day, what better way to celebrate than to support the unique and incredible wildlife that share this planet with us?
This local small hidden gem offers tranquility, Indian history, & pretty views at Emerson Point
Situated on the west end of Snead Island, you will find Emerson Point Preserve. Offering 365 acres of pure nature to discover, hike, and explore. Be mindful around the Indian mounds. Hiking trails include: *Observation Tower and North Restoration Trail *Portavant Temple Mound Trail *Terra Ceia Trail and South Restoration Trail Loop *Beach walk and Point Replica Mound Trail Earth Day at its finest. For more nature inspiration: visit <a href="www.fitlifeandtravel.com">www.fitlifeandtravel.com</a> and follow @fitlifetravel.
Earth Day: Denver ranked amongst the Top 10 nationally for the amount of green coworking space
Denver, CO - On the occasion of Earth Day, Denver has received recognition for its efforts towards building environmentally friendly workspaces. The Mile High City has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.
Just In Time For EARTH DAY or Re-Elections? Clear Air, Water, and Land- Biden Signs Order For Environmental Justice
The White House wants to ensure that poverty, race, and ethnic status do not lead to worse exposure to pollution and environmental harm. President Biden is running again and now he made a commitment to prioritize environmental justice by signing an executive order that directs every federal agency to consider the impact of their decisions on communities' environmental health.
The MOST SCENIC drive in the USA | Mammoth Lakes, California US Route 395
In this video, I’ll be showing you a montage of the most scenic drives in the United States Of America. The US Route-395 is a U.S. Route in the western United States. The southern terminus of the route is in the Mojave Desert at Interstate 15 near Hesperia. The northern terminus is at the Canada–US border near Laurier, where the road becomes Highway 395 upon entering British Columbia, Canada. Please follow along, let’s go! #ProtectingTheEarth
Help the Earth: 21+ Amazing Upcycled Accommodations
Staying in upcycled accommodations is one of the most creative -- and lesser known -- ways to reduce your carbon footprint when traveling. These accommodations are a fun solution for an existing, possibly unused, and/or forgotten structure; and a second chance at making something remarkable again.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Has Become a Massive Floating Artificial Reef
One of the most famous lines from Jurassic Park comes from Jeff Goldblum's character Dr. Ian Malcolm when he observes that "life, finds a way." It perfectly summarizes the inherent adaptability of all living things that has made our planet such a rich ecosystem. Perhaps then it is no surprise that a recent study has discovered that a giant vortex of trash in the Pacific Ocean has become home to an array of various sea creatures, many of them from coastal areas who scientists had previously believed were unable to survive in the open ocean.
DC Metro Teen Drives Environmental Education and Action
Another Earth Day is here and we celebrate this beautiful blue ball we all share while expressing our concern for the environment. While most activists fire our imaginations and inspire us to pursue volunteer work, when a teen does, we are reminded that youth is not a deterrent to creating a truly significant impact on the world's ecosystems. Mei Torrey is a powerful agent for change, yet she views her actions as just "a part of who I am." Mei is in high school, but her accomplishments and website read as if she's been an environmental educator and activist for decades.
New Chipotle coming to Castle Rock (and it will look different from others)
(Castle Rock, Colo.) With rooftop solar panels, vegan “cactus leather” chairs, and electric vehicle charging stations, fast-casual burrito chain Chipotle is opening one of its first ultra-green restaurants in Castle Rock this summer.
Earth Day: celebrating the positive impact of solar panels
One surefire way to help save the planet is by relying on solar power over gas, oil, or coal. In the past, installing solar panels on your home could be very expensive. If you want solar panels, costs can be high though there are a lot of programs to help you afford them.
Colorado Springs celebrates Earth Day with events, education, and freebies
(Colorado Springs, CO) Saturday is Earth Day, an annual event celebrated globally to raise awareness about the environment and the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources.
The 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill: The Event That Inspired Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and the local news site WMUR9abc and other places are providing detailed information on Earth Day & how this particular holiday came to be. The event was first held on April twenty-second of nineteen seventy. That being said, Earth Day was originally inspired by a holiday that was created during the hippie movement in order to commemorate an environmental disaster that affected the United States back in the year nineteen sixty-nine.
Richmond preschoolers celebrated Earth Day with ladybugs
Earth Day is celebrated all over the country on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Families with their children are doing their part to participate in Earth Day activities and events by attending festivals, museums, and performances as they enjoy music and lots of good food. However, preschoolers celebrated Earth Day at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Richmond, Virginia on Friday, April 21 when the children were all together before the weekend started.
GA Conservation Success Story: Huge Nesting Ospreys at Lake Allatoona Signal a Comeback for Once-Endangered Species
Once endangered by the pesticide DDT, the expanding population of nesting ospreys at Lake Allatoona in Northwest Georgia signals a strong comeback for this species of water-hunting birds often mistaken for bald eagles.