Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest From grass burs to Velcro: Detroit Earth Day event celebrates biomimicry Design museum, science center in Detroit host Biomimicry Design Dare Challenge, where people learn about nature-based innovations Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Omar Abdel-Baqui, Detroit Free Press Published 5:53 p.m. ET April 22, 2018 Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Michigan Science Center hosts Biomimicry Design Dare Challenge Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Buy Photo Brook-Lyn Weststrock, 3 of Detroit looks at natural elements for inspiration during the Biomimicry Design Dare … [Read more...] about From grass burs to Velcro: Detroit Earth Day event celebrates biomimicry
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This Earth Day, we celebrate major impacts through soil health
[STK][IN] ENV AGR[SU] ENI AVO × Story continues below video -- WITH PHOTO -- TO ENVIRONMENTAL, AND NATIONAL EDITORS:This Earth Day, we celebrate major impacts through soil healthMORRISVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. farmers andranchers are adopting soil health-promoting practices (e.g., no-till,cover crops, prescribed grazing) to increase soil organic matter(carbon), while also reducing soil and nutrient losses to ourwaterways and greenhouse gas emissions to our atmosphere.However, it is clear that we simply cannot afford to be complacent,thinking that we have all the answers to soil health and environmentalstewardship, because we do not. Doing so would ignore ourresponsibility to both current and future generations for providingplentiful and nutritious food, feed for livestock, fiber for clothingand other uses, as well as resources for fuels, while also deliveringclean water and clean air.So today, I challenge us to imagine a time when we fully understandthe … [Read more...] about This Earth Day, we celebrate major impacts through soil health
Roth: Happy Earth Day
Jim Roth Earth Day is approaching. It’s celebrated annually on April 22, a Sunday this year. Events are held in places all across the globe to promote environmental protection. It is even recognized as the largest secular observance in the world. There are some great events in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman that should be fun and educational. April 22 was designated Earth Day in 1970 when 20 million Americans came together to both combat against and bring awareness to pollution, toxic waste dumping, pesticides and numerous other human activity that was destructive to the environment. In the couple of decades leading up to the first Earth Day, we were fighting the Vietnam War, our country’s industrial economy was growing, American cars were large (think V8 sedans that ran on leaded gas). The condition of the environment was not something that was paid much attention by most people. The first effort to address environmental issues at a federal level was through the … [Read more...] about Roth: Happy Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with Forest Preserve District, volunteering
Whether it's picking trash out of the water or removing invasive species from a preserve, the Forest Preserve District of Will County has several ways people of all ages can lend Mother Earth a helping hand during Earth Day week. Volunteer Opportunities River Shoreline Cleanup: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Rock Run Rookery Preserve in Joliet. Participants will collect small and large debris accumulated at the water's edge. Waterproof footwear is highly recommended. The program is for ages 14 and older. Register by Wednesday, April 18, at ReconnectWithNature.org or by calling 815-722-9470. Earth Day: Restoration Celebration: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. Help remove invasive shrubbery to make room for native plants. All of the necessary safety equipment will be provided. Organized groups are welcome, but please call to register. The event is for ages 8 and older. Register by Friday, April 20, at ReconnectWithNature.org or … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day with Forest Preserve District, volunteering
CBS News Logo Google commemorates Earth Day 2013 with animation of seasons
Google is commemorating Earth Day with an animated doodle showing a cycle of all four season. The search giant has been making quirky changes to its logo since 1998, and today, it is marking this annual day to reflect on our planet. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970. More than 20 million Americans took part in the day's festivities. Earth Day was founded by former U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired by the passion of the anti-war movement. Nelson originally proposed a "national teach-in on the environment," according to the Earth Day Network, which organizes grass roots events for the day. Earth Day came at a time when pollution was rampant and regulation was not commonplace. According to the Earth Day Network, Nelson was motivated to spreading awareness after following the events of a massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. in 1969. At the State of the Union address on Jan. 22, 1970, President Nixon stressed the importance of environmental … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Google commemorates Earth Day 2013 with animation of seasons