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21 Apr 2007
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Earth Day
Earth Day, April 22, is the annual celebration of the environment and a time to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Earth Day has no central organizing force behind it though several nongovernmental organizations work to keep track of the thousands of local events in schools and parks that mark the day. Earth Day is observed around the world, although nowhere is it a national holiday. In the United States, it affirms that environmental awareness is part of the country's consciousness and that the idea of protecting the environment - once the province of a few conservationists - has moved from the extreme to the mainstream of American thought. (complete text)
Small Environmental Groups Can Make a Big Difference
Environmental groups in the United States come in many sizes, from the 1.3 million-member Sierra Club to small neighborhood groups that clean trash from their local streams, monitor water quality and plant trees to prevent erosion. Even the smallest grassroots groups can have a big impact. USINFO looks at “stream teams” -- groups of volunteers that collect water samples and other data to monitor the health of their local drainage areas, provide information to government agencies and press for effective laws against polluters. (complete text)
Canada Joins Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science Claudia McMurray welcomes Canada as the newest member of the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking, an international cooperative effort to end the illegal capture of and trade in wildlife. The United States is looking forward “to this new stage in U.S.-Canadian environmental cooperation,” she says, adding, “We believe that with the U.S. and Canada working together we can make a real difference in this battle.” (complete text) |
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