Friday, April 17, 2009

Earth Day 2009 marks the beginning of the Green Generation Campaign

Earth Day 2009, April 22, marks the beginning of the Green Generation CampaignTM.

This two-year initiative will culminate with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. With negotiations for a new global climate agreement coming up in December, Earth Day 2009 will be a day of action and civic participation, to defend the Green Generation’s core principles: Family with windmills: Renewable energy for future generations.

* A carbon-free future based on renewable energy that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels, including coal.

* An individual’s commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption.

* Creation of a new green economy that lifts people out of poverty by creating millions of quality green jobs and transforms the global education system into a green one.

Under the umbrella of the Green GenerationTM, thousands of events are currently being planned in schools, communities, villages, towns and cities around the world. As in 2008, on April 19th Earth Day Network will celebrate Earth Day on the

* National Mall

in Washington, DC, plus large-scale volunteer events in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, and DC in partnership with

* Green Apple Festival

The Green Apple Network has announced free concerts in 10 cities with famous music acts. Find one near you, or just find out how you can get involved hugging and planting trees this Earth Day.

Sign up to volunteer!

Earth Day network partners in Cleveland, Columbus, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Beijing, and Manila, among others, are planning large events where everyone can participate.

Find an event or activity near you!

1 comment:

  1. It is great that we are finally thinking about the environment and taking care of mother earth.using the natural resources to make this world a better healthier and safer p[lace for all of us.
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