"About Earth Day Network
Earth Day Network was founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Our mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. We pursue our mission through a combination of education, public policy, and activism campaigns. Earth Day Network has a global reach with more than 20,000 partners and organizations in 190 countries. More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the wo"
"Earth Day was established in 1970 at a time when social activism was at a high. U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), recognized a growing environmental concern that had barely been addressed by the legislature. In setting aside April 22 to recognize human impact on the environment, Nelson hoped first and foremost to raise the awareness of politicians.
Nelson certainly achieved his goal. More than 20 million Americans participated in this first Earth Day celebration, causing voter-hungry politicians to take notice. The overwhelming response helped generate a new political focus on the environment. As that focus has become increasingly global, more people than ever are celebrating Earth Day around the world.
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" * USA
* Outreach Materials
* Earth Day Ideas
Clean School Bus USA LogoIdeas for Clean School Bus Earth Day Activities
* Recognition Event, with media
* Open House, with media
* Teach a Lesson at a Local School
* Celebrate "First" Retrofit
* Participate in Local Earth Day event
* Get a Local Proclamation about Clean School Buses
* Reduce Idling of School Buses for Earth Day
* Team Up with Asthma Advocates for Joint Asthma Awareness Day/Earth Day Event"