Earth Day is every day on the Web
While
you may have let Earth Day slip by without participating in any of the
special events, it's not too late to become informed about environmental
issues. Earth Day officially was April 22, but why not embrace the slogan,
"Earth Day is Every Day?" The World Wide Web offers a great introduction
to crucial environmental concerns that affect our daily lives and future.
Not
sure where to begin? Start with the Yahoo! Directory-Environment and Nature
at http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Environment_and_Nature/.
Besides providing links to the latest environment and nature news, the
directory covers a range of topics, including conservation, global change,
pollution, ozone depletion and recycling.
To
learn more about critical environmental topics, visit the Earth Day Network
at http://www.earthday.net. Headed
by the initiators of the first Earth Day in 1970, Gaylord Nelson and Denis
Hayes, this nonprofit organization is devoted to spreading environmental
awareness through educational materials and publications. Included on
this site are suggestions on how to involve your work, school or community
in environmental protection. Biodiversity loss; depleted and polluted
water; vanishing forests; energy, pollution and climate change, and equity
and environment are among the many topics addressed. You also can subscribe
to their email service intended to keep you up to date on environmental
issues and Earth Day activities around the world. For assistance in planning
future Earth Day events, download the "Earth Day Organizers Guide" for
free at http://www.earthday.net/howto/downloads.stm.
There
is an endless number of resources available on the Web that can help you
become involved in environmental policies. Friends of the Earth, a nonprofit
advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the planet from environmental
degradation, has a Legislative Resources Web page http://www.foe.org/legis/index.html
that links you to federal legislation in the current and past congressional
sessions, as well as environmental codes and government agencies.
Environmental
awareness can be taught at almost any age. Introduce a young person to
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center at http://www.epa.gov/students/.
This Web site provides detailed explanations about conservation, waste,
recycling, ecosystems and human health that may be of interest to both
parents and children. A special section highlights information on career,
internship and scholarship opportunities in the environmental field. Activities
and games, such as the EPA Inspector and interactive books and puzzles,
also are available.
For
a history of Earth Day and additional information on how to promote a
healthy and sustainable future, visit The EnviroLink Network http://envirolink.netforchange.com/,
which has served as the online clearinghouse for environmental information
since 1991.
And
rememberevery bit counts toward a cleaner and safer tomorrow!
Stewart
Brower and Laura Taddeo, University Libraries
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