April 22 marks the 55th-anniversary commemoration of Earth Day.
Born in 1970 from the idea that our planet was in peril, this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” continues the tradition started decades ago.
Inspired by a consortium following an oil spill in Santa Barbara, fires in 1960, and other catastrophes, Wisconsin Senator and environmentalist Gaylord Nelson is credited with configuring a 24-hour period of action.
“It was on that day that Americans made it clear that they understood and were deeply concerned over the deterioration of our environment and the mindless dissipation of our resources,” Nelson penned in an EPA journal.
Allegedly, like-minded citizens rallied to the cause. The initiatives, recycling, sustainability, renewable, and terms related to providing a greener environment bolstered a vocabulary enticing a global community. Reportedly, more than 200 million people in 141 countries united for the campaign to save the Big Blue bubble or slow the process of disrepair.
This year, 192 countries and more than one billion people will continue the movement. In its original state, communities mobilized clean-up campaigns, planted trees, protested waste facilities, and held educational forums on how to best preserve the health of oceans, forests, and the air.
In time, Congress passed the National Environmental Education Act, which ensured clean air, clean water, and protection of endangered species.
Another also provided guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Even the United Nations supported the mission by hosting an Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1992.
An annual day of activities prolonged the phenomenon.
Union Square Park in Manhattan is ground zero for commemoration.
However, activities are slated throughout the city and state to exhibit pride in the planet.
Apollo Renovation Career Fair Invites Community Workforce
A special invitation to Harlem residents offers an opportunity to join in the renovation of the Apollo Theater.
As hosts of the Apollo Renovation Career Fair, the Charles B. Rangel Institute for Infrastructure Workforce, the Fortune Society, and the Harlem Congregations for Community claim commitment to ensuring that the community benefits from pathways to preserving the landmark structure.
Career training, job training, and valuable industry connections are promised for this April 29 event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 233 West 125th St.
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