1. Earth Day 2014 Current Events Tyler Ledford

2. 10 Facts about Earth Day http://www.chicagonow.com/tween- us/2014/04/10-facts-about-earth-day http://www.chicagonow.com/tween- us/2014/04/10-facts-about-earth-day  The first celebration of Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970.  Earth Day was founded by U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson.  In 2009, The United Nations renamed Earth Day “ International Mother Earth Day.”  Homes and Cars account for half of all American greenhouse gas emissions.  Earth Day originated in the United States.

3. Environmental group slams EPA's jet-fueled 'Earth Day'- themed tour http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/22/environm ental-group-slams-epa-jet-fueled-earth-day-themed- tour http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/22/environm ental-group-slams-epa-jet-fueled-earth-day-themed- tour  EPA’s McCarthy will visit New York, Boston, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Memphis to participate in various events concerning climate change.  A national non- profit environmental organization is concerned about tours that can harm the environment.  McCarthy is critized for flying in a plane so much.  Planes only account for 5% of total carbon pollution.  McCarthy’s environmental group is proposing to start burying carbon underground.

4. 10 Planetary Facts For Earth Day 2014 http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/04/22/eart h_day_2014_a_few_fun_facts_about_our_planet.html http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/04/22/eart h_day_2014_a_few_fun_facts_about_our_planet.html  The surface area of the Earth is about 197 million square miles.  Earth is the biggest of the terrestrial planets in our solar system.  Venus has the closest size to earth in our solar stem.  71% of Earth has water on its surface.  Water exist in three states on earth- solid, liquid, and gas.

5. Celebrating Earth Day: Science And Technology Must Join The Party http://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2014/04/20/c elebrating-earth-day-science-and-technology-should- be-at-the-party http://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2014/04/20/c elebrating-earth-day-science-and-technology-should- be-at-the-party  Earth Day was created for a symbol of environmental responsibility and stewardship.  In Europe, they are starting to ban many chemicals harming the environment.  In a little more than 2 decades, the DDT has prevented more than 500 million deaths.  DDT has killed more insects and saved more human than any other substance.  More and more people are trying to get more science involved in the environment.

6. Make Everyday Earth Day http://www.power- eng.com/marketwired/2014/04/7/make-every-day- earth-day.html http://www.power- eng.com/marketwired/2014/04/7/make-every-day- earth-day.html  Many companies and grocers are taking steps to provide greener solutions for the display of their products.  You can choose to reuse by choosing products with eco-friendly or reusable packaging and shopping at retailers displaying their fresh produce in RPCs.  According to the EPA, thousands of plastic and paper shopping bags are thrown away every year.  Grocers can use and reuse containers to ship, store and display fresh produce, all in an environmentally friendly way that reduces waste.  Stores are also able to display the produce directly in their containers, getting even more use out of them and showing their commitment to environmental conservation.

7. Voices: On Earth Day 2014, a climate change challenge http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/ 21/earth-day-environment/7905743 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/ 21/earth-day-environment/7905743  This is the 44 th anniversary of Earth Day.  People who ride bikes still cause pollution that they don’t even know about.  There is a climate change challenge this Earth Day.  Renewable energy sources offer cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.  There is no lack of clean energy source.

8. Earth Day 2014: Affluence. Effluence. Influence. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-whitmore/earth- day-2014-affluence-_b_5185325.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-whitmore/earth- day-2014-affluence-_b_5185325.html  Electrons are not without environmental costs.  Little things, such as throwing away paper can change our environment.  Millions of sheets of papers are littered everyday.  Landfills are polluting our ground and soil.  If we recycle we can prevent this.

9. Earth Day 2014: History, Origin and Significance; 10 Inspiring Quotes That Will Touch Your Heart http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/548873/20140422/ear th-day-2014-history-origin-significance-quotes.htm http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/548873/20140422/ear th-day-2014-history-origin-significance-quotes.htm  Replace with 5 facts about this article  Replace with a related picture

10. Legoland Florida: Renewable energy initiatives get Earth Day boost http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the me-park-rangers-blog/os-legoland-florida-earth-day- 20140421,0,1373059.post http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the me-park-rangers-blog/os-legoland-florida-earth-day- 20140421,0,1373059.post  Replace with 5 facts about this article  Replace with a related picture

11. Apple Retail Store Logos Gain Green Leaves in Honor of Earth Day http://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/21/apple-earth- day-retail-stores http://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/21/apple-earth- day-retail-stores  Replace with 3 facts about this article  Replace with a related picture