All posts tagged "earth day"
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Don’t give in to planet doom
Plant a tree, bike to school, recycle cans and bottles: people of all ages are reminded of these tasks every Earth Day, but for what?...
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Enthusiasm for Earth Day should continue
In spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda. In 1970 everyone was involved...
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Creative ways to celebrate earth day
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to support environmental protection. The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970 when Americans celebrated...
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The importance of Earth Day
Earth day began during a time when the U.S. was experiencing both political and economic ups and downs. During the 1970s the country was divided...
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Make every Day Earth Day
Based on research done by a non-profit organization called Plastic Pollution Coalition, as of weight, the oceans will contain more plastic than fish by the...
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Take five steps to making earth a better planet
Earth Day is coming, and it’s time to appreciate our amazing planet. It’s time to do something about the bad things we’re doing to our...
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Eco-friendly water bottles look to solve landfill crisis
On April 22 people around the world will recognize Earth Day. In 1969, a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif., left a seemingly permanent...
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Life from loss: Burial design gives ultimate opportunity to give back
By Haley Erickson Death is never a very fun thing to talk about, but it’s something that is inevitable. We’re all used to funerals where...
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Clothing Consumption: As trends cycle faster, consumers buy more than ever before
By Sommer Danielsen We are consumers. We purchase goods and services, filling our needs with the industries provided us. Acknowleding this, we can’t just discuss...
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One Step At A Time: Renewable energy only serves as one step towards greener earth
By Sierra Steen We are a selfish nation. We think about what will satisfy us now, and what we can do to achieve that as...
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LGBT prom set for May 20
The LGBT Coalition with the help of CAAP and Riverview Center will be hosting a free LGBT prom for middle school and high school youth at the Waterloo Center...
