Earth Day 2020

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Earth Day was first recognized on April 22, 1970. On that day 20 million Americans “took to the streets, college campuses and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward for our planet.” (earthday.org)

Earth day resulted in the passage of environmental laws in the United States. Among the laws passed were The Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was also created. Earth Day 2016 was also chosen as the day for signing the Paris Agreement on climate change.

For more information: earthday.org

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The Parliament of the World’s Religions
Catholic-Buddhist Dialogue:
Solidarity and Engagement on Climate Change
Thursday, April 23, 202

Tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd at 8:30 AM Pacific Time (10:30 AM Central Time), The Parliament of World’s Religions is joining with the Catholic Climate Covenant, the Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers (CADEIO), the Earth Day Network, and the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies in sponsoring the webinar, “Catholic-Buddhist Dialogue: Solidarity and Engagement on Climate Change.” To register and for more information:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8777089468415379981

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10 Simple Things You Can Do to Help Protect the Earth: (https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html)

• Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away.
• Volunteer for cleanups in your community.
• When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources
• Conserve water. The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean.
• Choose sustainable. Learn how to make smart seafood choices at fishwatch.gov.
• Shop wisely. Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag
• Use long-lasting light bulb. Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Pant a tree. Trees provide food and oxygen They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change.
• Don’t send chemicals into our waterways. Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home and office.
• Bike more. Drive less.

For more information: oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html