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Earth Day birthdays
by The Green A-TeamIt’s Earth Day week and the spirit of the day has ballooned to be more than just a good time to plant a tree.
Aside from this being its 40th anniversary, this year’s Earth Day has become the launch pad for thousands of innovative environmental campaigns and products.
The explosion of earth-minded activity can also send your head spinning so here’s a couple scheduled releases that promise big changes beyond 2009:
First, Honda launches the Insight, a hybrid vehicle poised to take the top slot in economical and ecological performance. With a price point of $19,000, the Honda Insight broadens the competition in this vital auto category.
And second, Disney debuts their first feature-length nature documentary, Earth. The award-winning producer/director of the “Planet Earth” series, anticipates this theatrical release will bring widespread awareness to further the preservation of the natural beauty captured in this film. Additionally, the film is narrated by James Earl Jones and Disney has pledged to plant a tree in honor of every ticket buyer on opening night.
For more Earth Day birthdays and special Earth Day live blogging events all week, check out the links!
Earth Day: How you can help save the planet (Sky News)
What not do do on Earth Day (Treehugger)
Students prepare Permaculture greenhouse for Earth Day (VOA News)
Green Light Go (Pasons MFA Event)
Global Peace Exchange (FSU)
Photo by Chelsea Steed.


