Earth Day is April 22. Join us throughout April in the School Library as we celebrate the Earth all month long! Look for our display of books and other resources related to the Earth, the environment, life, ecology, and issues related to the future of this planet, our planet, our only home in the universe.
On this date 35 years ago, in what is now the Ukraine, what was then part of the Soviet Union, the Chernobyl Disaster began. This was the world’s worst nuclear power plan accident, resulting in incredible environmental destruction, hundreds of lives lost in the immediate disaster, and untold thousands of humans deaths as long term consequences unfolded over the years.
Find out more:
International Atomic Energy Agency
Chernobyl: National Geographic
United Nations Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance
Is nuclear power a feasible alternative to fossil fuels? The contribution of the burning of fossil fuels to the crisis of climate change must be accounted for, but are the risks associated with nuclear power too great? Check out the websites and books listed above, and then look for more resources to dig deeper to find out where scientists stand on these issues. Get informed and be a positive part of the decisions that will affect our future.
Today is Earth Day. There are many ways to celebrate and observe this important day. Perhaps you can check out some of these books we have the look at Planet Earth. Find out more about our life on this planet, including ecosystems, climate change, and threats to our environment on this, our only home in the universe.
April 22 is Earth Day.
Although it is pretty insignificant in relation to the entire universe, less than a grain of sand in the ocean of space, the Earth is pretty important to us– it is the only home we have. All human beings should celebrate the Earth, and protect it.
Celebrate Earth Day tomorrow and every April 22. And celebrate life on Earth every day. Earth is the only planet we’ve got.
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April 22, 2020 marks the 50th celebration of Earth Day.
Although it is pretty insignificant in relation to the entire universe, less than a grain of sand in the ocean of space, the Earth is pretty important to us– it is the only home we have. All human beings should celebrate the Earth, and protect it.
Find out more:
Check out our display of resources related to Earth Day and help us celebrate Earth Month in the school library.
Today is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our planet and to raise awareness about the need to protect it for our future and for future generations.
For more on Earth Day in Canada, check out earthday.ca and earthday.org
Today is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our planet and to raise awareness about the need to protect it for our future and for future generations.
For more on Earth Day, check out:
Today is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our planet and to raise awareness about the need to protect it for our future and for future generations.
For more on Earth Day in Canada, check out earthday.ca
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