Articles for Earth Day

English author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024 for her novel set in space, Orbital
1 month, 1 week ago

English author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024 for her novel set in space, Orbital

ABC  

English author Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize, worth 50,000 British pounds, for her novel, Orbital, about a team of six astronauts on board the International Space Station. The 2024 Booker Prize shortlist James by Percival Everett Orbital by Samantha Harvey Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Held by Anne Michaels The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Stone …

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How the recycling symbol lost its meaning
6 months, 1 week ago

How the recycling symbol lost its meaning

Raw Story  

This story was originally published by Grist. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency said that the symbol’s use on many plastic products was “deceptive.” Recycling rules can be downright mystifying. Lewis Freeman, the former vice president of government affairs at the Society of the Plastics Industry, an industry group, told Grist that he has a vivid memory of a colleague …

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Earth Day observed in the Nilgiris district
8 months ago

Earth Day observed in the Nilgiris district

The Hindu  

The Garden of HOPE Trust, along with various other non-governmental organisations that are working towards the conservation of the Nilgiris and its ecology, observed Earth Day 2024 at the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam on Monday. The event was held in collaboration with the JCI Kotagiri, Rotary, Lions, Rotaract Club of JSS and a coalition of voluntary organisations, including Muddy …

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World Earth Day 2024: 1.30 crore planted trees turn arid city into green paradise in Karnataka
8 months ago

World Earth Day 2024: 1.30 crore planted trees turn arid city into green paradise in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The ‘Koti Vruksha Abhiyana’, a massive plantation drive under Minister M. B. Patil, Ministry of Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure has successfully planted 1.30 crore trees in Vijayapura, Karnataka, in collaboration with the local forest departments and NGOs since its inception in 2015. During FY2021-22, the Koti Vruksha Abhiyan succeeded in achieving its ambitious goal of planting one crore …

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Happy Earth Day from Hollywood! Salma Hayek hugs a tree and Kendall Jenner promotes sustainability as celebrities honor the planet
8 months ago

Happy Earth Day from Hollywood! Salma Hayek hugs a tree and Kendall Jenner promotes sustainability as celebrities honor the planet

Daily Mail  

Celebrities like Salma Hayek and Kendall Jenner took to social media on Monday, April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. Celebrities like Salma Hayek and Kendall Jenner took to social media on Monday, April 22 to celebrate Earth Day For her part, 28-year-old Jenner acknowledged the day via her 818 Tequila Instagram platform as the brand shared how it strives to …

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Cate Blanchett ditches her red carpet gowns for a laid-back look as she is unveiled as Wakehurst Botanic Gardens' first-ever ambassador
8 months ago

Cate Blanchett ditches her red carpet gowns for a laid-back look as she is unveiled as Wakehurst Botanic Gardens' first-ever ambassador

Daily Mail  

Cate Blanchett has been unveiled as the Wakehurst Botanic Gardens' first-ever ambassador on Earth Day. But Cate opted for a more casual look in a blue jumper and jeans as she stood at the Wakehurst site, which is managed by Kew Gardens, to pose for snaps as its new ambassador. Cate Blanchett, 54, has been unveiled as the Wakehurst Botanic …

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Biden marks Earth Day by going after GOP, announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
8 months ago

Biden marks Earth Day by going after GOP, announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

Associated Press  

TRIANGLE, Virginia — President Joe Biden marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities — while criticizing Republicans who want to gut his policies to address climate change. “They actually want to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides the funding for the vast majority of …

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Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
8 months ago

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

The Independent  

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World Earth Day 2024: Hospitality Industry Embraces Earth Day With Sustainable Efforts
8 months ago

World Earth Day 2024: Hospitality Industry Embraces Earth Day With Sustainable Efforts

News 18  

As Earth Day dawns upon us, a chorus of voices rises from the hospitality industry, echoing a resounding commitment to sustainability. Amaan Kidwai, Area Manager Luxury Hotels North & General Manager, ITC Maurya, extols the virtues of sustainable processes ingrained within the hotel’s ethos. From renewable energy sources to innovative waste management practices, every facet of ITC Maurya’s operations reflects …

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Earth Day 2024: Google Doodle features aerial beauty of planet’s natural beauty. Check details
8 months ago

Earth Day 2024: Google Doodle features aerial beauty of planet’s natural beauty. Check details

Live Mint  

The Google Doodle for Earth Day 2024 featured aerial photographs showcasing the planet's "natural landscapes and rich biodiversity", emphasising the importance of preserving these wonders for the generations to come. According to the description, “the Google letters showcase some of the places across the globe where people, communities and governments work every day to help protect the planet’s natural beauty, …

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World Earth Day 2024 today: Google Doodle marks event with aerial views of planet's ‘natural beauty’
8 months ago

World Earth Day 2024 today: Google Doodle marks event with aerial views of planet's ‘natural beauty’

Hindustan Times  

Google Doodle on Monday, April 22, celebrated World Earth Day 2024 by featuring aerial photographs from various locations worldwide, highlighting the planet's “natural beauty”. Google Doodle also shared a one-minute video showcasing the process of selecting nature images from around the globe to transform Google's logo for this Earth Day tribute. Google Doodle treated viewers to a one-minute video showcasing …

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Happy Earth Day 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with nature lovers
8 months ago

Happy Earth Day 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with nature lovers

India TV News  

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. As we mark Earth Day 2024, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the beauty and importance of our planet. Happy Earth Day 2024: Wishes and Messages Wishing you a meaningful Earth Day! On this Earth Day, let’s make a wish …

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Is Earth Day greenwashed and obsolete? Some climate experts argue its core message has been diluted
8 months ago

Is Earth Day greenwashed and obsolete? Some climate experts argue its core message has been diluted

Salon  

"Thinking about the planet for a day is a bit bizarre," says Prof. Martin Siegert, a glaciology professor at the University of Exeter and former co-director of Imperial College London's Grantham Institute for Climate Change. Dr. Kevin Trenberth, a distinguished scholar at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, told Salon "There have been times when Earth Day has made a …

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Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste
8 months ago

Earth Day 2024: 4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste

Salon  

The global food system produces enough food for everyone, yet, in 2023, 333 million people worldwide were food insecure and 783 million were chronically hungry. The retail context is where approximately 14 per cent of avoidable food waste occurs as foods are often overstocked by grocery stores prioritizing constant availability at the expense of wasted product. Interventions for food waste …

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Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic’
8 months ago

Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic’

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. She steered clear of bagged carrots and breezed past the lettuce packed in what she calls “plastic coffins.” She keeps reusable shopping bags in her car, a common practice in New York since the state banned plastic carryout bags several years ago. I bring reusable cloth produce bags because I …

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Happy World Earth Day 2024: 20 inspirational quotes from famous personalities that remind us to preserve our planet
8 months ago

Happy World Earth Day 2024: 20 inspirational quotes from famous personalities that remind us to preserve our planet

Hindustan Times  

World Earth Day is a global event held annually to advocate for environmental preservation. Celebrated every April 22, this year, falling on a Monday, World Earth Day 2024 focuses on the theme "Planet vs Plastics," spotlighting the critical problem of plastic pollution and its detrimental effects on nature. As we celebrate World Earth Day 2024, it's more important than ever …

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World Earth Day 2024: Why do we celebrate Earth Day? Date, theme, history, significance, activities to do
8 months ago

World Earth Day 2024: Why do we celebrate Earth Day? Date, theme, history, significance, activities to do

Hindustan Times  

World Earth Day 2024: Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe to demonstrate support for environmental protection. World Earth Day 2024: Know Earth Day date, theme, history, significance, and more inside World Earth Day 2024 Date and Theme: The annual event of World Earth Day falls on April 22. World Earth Day 2024 History and Significance: Why …

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Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
8 months ago

Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet

LA Times  

Climate activists rally in Washington to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in 2023. Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s, when author Rachel Carson’s 1962 book, “Silent Spring,” about the pesticide DDT and its damaging effects on the food chain, hit bestseller lists and raised awareness about nature’s delicate balance. …

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Earth day: Wars, plastics, notions and non sequiturs
8 months ago

Earth day: Wars, plastics, notions and non sequiturs

New Indian Express  

This Monday, the world will observe Earth Day for the 55th time. In 1971, the then UN Secretary General U Thant unveiled the idea, observing, “An earth day has suddenly become necessary to remind us of the fact that our small planet is perishable.” In the five decades since, a number of calendar events—about a spectrum of concerns—have been unveiled. …

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Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
8 months ago

Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet

Associated Press  

Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s, when author Rachel Carson’s 1962 book “Silent Spring,” about the pesticide DDT and its damaging effects on the food chain, hit bestseller lists and raised awareness about nature’s …

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Why aren’t wildflowers bursting everywhere? Don’t expect a superbloom
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why aren’t wildflowers bursting everywhere? Don’t expect a superbloom

LA Times  

We have lots of plant-related activities to tell you about this month, but first, a few words about California’s favorite blooms: They’re late. L.A. Times Plants is doing its bit on April 20-21 by partnering with the Theodore Payne Foundation and the California Native Plant Society to promote native plants at booth 404 at the L.A. Times’ annual Festival of …

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The 1968 photo that changed the world
1 year, 7 months ago

The 1968 photo that changed the world

BBC  

The 1968 photo that changed the world Nasa The famous Earthrise picture captured by Apollo astronauts has helped to inspire awe by giving us perspective of humanity's place in the Universe More than 50 years after it was shot, Earthrise continues to be seen as one of the most iconic environmental photographs ever taken. Kathleen Rogers, president of the Earth …

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When the West slept, Bharat showed path to observe celebration of Earth
1 year, 7 months ago

When the West slept, Bharat showed path to observe celebration of Earth

Firstpost  

While we all get together to become climate activists, especially on this 22 April of each year that we know as “Earth Day”, the truth remains that as the throttle towards climate change is high today, the “play with climate” was always a project of Imperialistic Colonisers who have become preachers of mass that sings carols themed “environment protection.” It …

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Yili marks World Earth Day with events
1 year, 7 months ago

Yili marks World Earth Day with events

China Daily  

A poster for Yili Group's World Earth Day events Chinese dairy giant Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, or Yili, has launched a series of events to mark the World Earth Day. A poster for Yili's World Earth Day events In April, Yili launched the "Jindian Empty Bottle Return Action", and successively launched offline recycling stations in Shenzhen, and other places, …

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