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Green living and environmental awareness has become part of many events, organizations and government offices. Learn about government incentive programs for going green, your taxes, the EPA and climate change, the Department of Energy and money-saving initiatives, and environmental education and college programs.

Around the Americas with the Ocean Watch

One Island, One Ocean is the epic tale of a 13-month journey sailing around the Americas in the Ocean Watch, a 64-foot sailing ship. The trip would have been unthinkable years ago, but as global warming melts the ice in the Northwest Passage, a small crew of dedicated environmentalists took to the seas to research the effect that humans are...

Earth Day Activities and Events Around the World

Earth Day is celebrated worldwide, and here's a list of Earth Day activities and events in cities and towns across the United States and North America.

Earth Day Activities

All around the world, individuals and communities are gearing up for Earth Day celebrations on April 22 (and often, the weekend before and after). Find events, information and useful links to help make Earth Day as meaningful as it is fun.

When Is Earth Day 2012?

When is Earth Day 2012? Each year, Earth Day falls on April 22, and in 2012, Earth Day occurs on a Sunday. Find more Earth Day facts, Earth Day games and activities for kids, a history of Earth Day, and other Earth Day ideas and suggestions.

History of Earth Day

Earth Day 2012 will mark the 42nd anniversary of the first Earth Day. The history of Earth Day -- a story of persistence, imagination and good luck -- will be of interest to teachers, students and anyone with an interest in the environmental movement. Kids and Earth Day are a natural fit -- teach them the history of Earth Day as an activity for...

Earth Day Activities for Kids

Kids and Earth Day are a perfect combination -- with their sense of wonder and excitement about the natural environment, as well as their boundless energy, it's the perfect chance to get them involved in games, arts, music, crafts and anything else that celebrates the world outside.

Green New Years Resolutions

Promises are made to be broken, and we all know how hard it is to keep New Year's resolutions -- by February, it's business as usual. These resolutions, however, are easy to keep, and in many cases, they'll even save you money.

'Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?'

The Age of Stupid, a fictionalized documentary by director Franny Armstrong, is a rueful look back at the present day from the perspective of the year 2055, when human civilization is all but destroyed by our current inaction on global warming and climate change.

Tax Programs for Greener Living

There has never been a better time to tap into the tax rebates and other financial incentives designed to encourage individuals and businesses to go green.

Moving Into a Green Career

Take your passion for the environment, add the required training, and you could have a green job in the not-too-distant future.

Green-Collar Jobs and the Environment

Among the many potential benefits of the environmental movement is the promise of new "green-collar" jobs.

Was Theodore Roosevelt an Environmentalist?

Theodore Roosevelt was more than America's 26th president -- he was also a Nobel Prize winner, a soldier and big-game hunter, and an ardent environmentalist who founded many of our national parks. Find out more in this biography of Teddy Roosevelt.

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

This is an excellent resource from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy describing tax credits and other incentives for energy-efficient living.

The EPA and Climate Change

The EPA Climate Change site provides comprehensive information on the issue of climate change and global warming in a way that is accessible and meaningful for everyone.

Environmental Education

This site provides listings of colleges and universities that offer coursework and degrees in environmental studies and natural resource management.

Your State Utility Commission

Contact your state utility commission for information on alternative energy, conservation tips and more.

Your Green Holiday Calendar

Looking for a good holiday calendar? Whether you're looking for Earth Day, Arbor Day, the solstice or equinox, or some other green holidays, here's a holiday calendar of environmental events and celebrations for 2012.

Green Christmas - Have a Sustainable Holiday - Green Christmas

Looking for ways to have a green holiday this year? What's your secret to having a Christmas that's green and sustainable -- and more fun -- with eco-friendly Christmas gifts, travel, shopping, food, cards and decorations?

Green Christmas Tree - Sustainable Christmas Holiday Decorations

What's your favorite tip for having a green, sustainable Christmas tree and decorations this holiday?

Review: The Cove

The Cove is a suspenseful, Oscar-winning documentary film about a group of environmental activists fighting to stop the slaughter of dolphins in a...

5 Tips for Green Christmas Decorations

Whether you're decking the halls with extravagant Christmas decorations, or hurriedly tossing up one little Charlie Brown-style Xmas tree, you can go green this year with just a few simple tips.

Earth Day Worksheets for 2011

Teachers looking for Earth Day worksheets will find what they're looking for here. Earth Day lesson plans, worksheets, and Earth Day activities for kids will make the yearly environmental celebration complete.

Great Earth Day Quotes

Looking for Earth Day quotes and wisdom from environmental leaders? Here is a compendium of Earth Day quotes appropriate for kids and adults, that celebrate our common natural heritage.

Organic Flowers: A Real Bed of Roses

Organic flowers are a great alternative to regular flowers, but are regular flowers really unsafe? What makes organic flowers and organic roses a better gift?

Henry David Thoreau and 'Walden'

Henry David Thoreau spent his life in thoughtful observation of man, society and nature. This brief description of the life of Thoreau, and some illuminating quotes from Thoreau, show how Thoreau became one of America's first and most ardent environmentalists.

8 Great Green Films and Environmental Documentaries

Green films and environmental documentaries are growing in popularity among all age groups. Whether you're choosing movies for Earth Day or just want to learn more about how to go green, here's a list of green films and environmental documentaries.

Rachel Carson and Silent Spring

Rachel Carson is often credited with starting the modern environmental movement through her book Silent Spring. What was it about Silent Spring that made it such an environmental classic? Find out in this biography of Rachel Carson and a synopsis of Silent Spring.

Aldo Leopold and 'A Sand County Almanac'

Aldo Leopold is often considered the godfather of wilderness preservation. His best-known book, A Sand County Almanac, remains one of the most eloquent pleas for the conservation of wilderness ever written. Find out more about the life and times of Aldo Leopold.

The Life of Gifford Pinchot

Gifford Pinchot was an influential environmentalist, and he brought a new awareness of the value of forests and wild lands to the American public. In spite of this, he was despised by some of the 20th century's most ardent proponents of wilderness preservation.

Who Killed Chico Mendes?

Chico Mendes was an activist best known for his efforts at saving the rainforests of Brazil from logging and ranching activities. But his conservation efforts were too successful for some, and Mendes was shot and killed one night. Who killed Chico Mendes?

The Life of Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai was an environmental leader and an activist for human rights. Founder of Africa's Green Belt Movement, Maathai was awarded the Nobel Prize for her efforts on behalf of the natural world and the people of Africa. Wangari Maathai also endured beatings, tear-gassing, ridicule and slander for her efforts. Find out more about the life...

Edward Abbey and Earth First!

One of America's most outrageous and irascible environmentalists, Edward Abbey also wrote two of the movement's most influential books: Desert Solitaire and The Monkey Wrench Gang, which is credited with creating the "eco-terrorist" group known as Earth First! Find out more about the life and times of Edward Abbey.

Gaylord Nelson and Earth Day

Gaylord Nelson was the founder of Earth Day, yet his name is largely unknown outside his native Wisconsin. Find out more facts about Earth Day and its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.

Occupy Wall Street: An Environmental Protest?

Occupy Wall Street has grabbed headlines worldwide as a novel, grass-roots reaction to the inequities in our country. But is Occupy Wall Street an environmental protest? And what are the "green credentials" of Occupy Wall Street?

David Brower: Environmental Sergeant-at-Arms?

David Brower was one of America's most aggressive environmentalists, and his tenure leading the Earth Island Institute and the Sierra Club was marked by controversy and discord. Despite this, David Brower managed to preserve some priceless tracts of wilderness by introducing millions of people to the beauty of the American wilderness.

The Life of Julia Hill

Julia Hill, a.k.a. Julia "Butterfly" Hill, is among the most interesting environmentalists active today. Best known for spending over two years high in the branches of a redwood tree named Luna, Julia Hill remains active in environmental and social causes.

Meet the Green Party

The Green Party has been a voice for environmental concerns for decades. But what exactly is the Green Party platform, and how is the Green Party USA different from the party in other countries? Find out more about Green Party history and Green Party issues here.

Meet the EPA

America's EPA - the Environmental Protection Agency - was created in 1970 during the environmental movement's early years of progress. The history of the EPA is one of environmental protection, marked by environmental impact assessments and the agency's famed EPA MPG evaluations, as well as immense political controversy. Learn more about the...

What Is the Green Movement?

What is the green movement? The history of the environmental movement is a story of men and women who devoted their lives to protecting the natural world. Learn about the early conservation movement, the growth of the environmental movement, the recent years of green history and the green movement worldwide.

Is Obama Green?

Is Obama green? That question casts a harsh light on a president with a checkered environmental history. Where does Obama stand on energy - especially clean energy? Obama and the Keystone pipeline? Obama and fracking, or hydraulic fracturing? What about Obama and global warming? Take a look at his environmental history in this Obama green report...

Who Would Kill a Tree?

Who would kill a tree? Unfortunately, a handful of disturbed individuals have tried - and at times, succeeded - in killing trees, including some historically important, heritage trees. Who are these tree killers, and what prompts people to kill a beautiful, living tree?

Bombed: The Effects of War on the Environment

The effects of war on the environment are as devastating as they are long-lasting. Consequences of war include species loss, habitat destruction and the loss of environmental protections. Examine these and other effects of war with some of the world's leading experts on war and nature.

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