Celebrate Earth Day at Beacon Park! Here are the details
Friday is Earth Day, the day to do projects, attend events, and celebrate ways to keep our planet healthy and thriving. Well, there is a free celebration happening in the heart of Detroit all weekend long for people of all ages. Itโs happening at Beacon Park and includes a garden tour and art show all made possible by DTE Energy
Experience Earthโs power at The Michigan Science Center
Earth Day can be more than just thinking about recycling. It is also day to appreciate mother nature for the power force it is. You can do that at The Michigan Science Center. They have a new exhibit that lets you and your family experience all of earthโs impressive power and unpredictable phenomenon like geysers, avalanches, tornados and so much more. Michigan Science Center President and CEO Christian Greer joined Tati live from the museum to talk about the new โEarth Wind Weatherโ exhibit.
The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrants
The mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City and San Diego, are asking President Joe Biden to consult them as the administration studies how to identify and resettle people displaced by drought, rising seas and other effects of climate change.
Earth Day: 13 everyday things you can do to help the planet
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 is the 50th Earth Day, an event celebrated in 193 countries worldwide, currently coordinated by the Earth Day Network. Read more: A brief history of Earth DayHere are 13 everyday things you can do to help our planet1. Turn your computer off overnight: By reducing power use, you will not only save a few bucks, but you'll also help reduce your footprint. Don't pre-rinse dishes: With a good detergent, your dishes will be just as clean and you can save gallons upon gallons of water per load. Adjust your thermostat: By dropping your in-home temp even one degree, you'll save money and energy, along with helping the planet.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to โglobal digital mobilizations.โItโll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these โglobal digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to โmobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.โโAt Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Thatโs now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
50th anniversary Earth Day celebrations canceled in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ A festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in Ann Arbor has been canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Originally scheduled to take place in Gallup Park on April 19, the anniversary festival organizers announced the cancellation in a shared Facebook post. The annual festival has been a collaborative effort of the Leslie Science and Nature Center, the City of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor-based environmental nonprofits and organizations. Additional Earth Day celebrations by the City Council and the University of Michigan have been canceled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The first Earth Day celebration in Ann Arbor took place on April 22 in 1970.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to โglobal digital mobilizations.โItโll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these โglobal digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to โmobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.โโAt Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Thatโs now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
The environmental disaster that inspired Earth Dayโs creation
Cities around the U.S. and world have already held, or will hold, events before the end of April to commemorate the 50th Earth Day, which is officially Monday. But before celebrating environmental awareness with various festivals, people had to recall the disaster that motivated the creation of Earth Day itself. Over the next five years, multiple lawsuits were filed against Union Oil to help pay for the damages. After seeing the damage from an airplane, Sen. Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin and environmental advocate Denis Allen Hayes were inspired to create Earth Day. In 1990, Earth Day became an international event.
Tips on how to properly recycle this Earth Day and beyond
Sunday is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than help keep our planet clean. A good amount of people I interact with recycle when they can, while others really don't know how to recycle, or what to do when recycling. To help people that don't know how, here are some tips on how to properly recycle (all according to recycleacrossamerica.org.) Avoid plastic bags -- When you go to the grocery store, you typically bring home a load of plastic bags, right? However, not all plastics and metals are recyclable -- It is a rule of thumb to never recycle plastic or metal utensils, plastic bags (as mentioned earlier), plastic wraps/wrappers, Styrofoam or aluminum foil.
Hereโs a way you can help out on Earth Day!
We all know recycling can be good for the community, and ahead of Earth Day this Sunday we found one place that makes it even better! E-Cycle Opportunities in Southfield specializes in getting rid of those big electronics you cannot take to your normal recycling center, and the workers there are happy to help. When looking for future employees, Lareau looks at what someone is able to do, not what they aren't able to do. The organization is looking out for the community by taking care of employees and the environment. If you have unwanted electronics you want to get rid of for Earth Day, E-Cycle Opportunities will be happy to help.