By Beth David, Editor
Earth Day is this Friday, 4/22/22, when people around the world celebrate the planet and promote environmental awareness. This year’s theme is “Invest in our Planet.”
Earth Day 2022 is focused on accelerating solutions to combat climate change, and to activate governments, citizens and businesses to do their part, according to earthday.org, the global organizers of the event.
“As Individual citizens – voters, as watchdogs, and as consumers – we have the simple yet effective power to make our voices heard. What each of us does, and how we do it, has a huge ripple effect on our ecosystems, and on the pace of corporate and government action. We are responsible for holding business, governments, and others accountable and to support their efforts when they get it right,” reads the website, which also includes information for businesses and governments.
The first Earth Day was in 1970 and included events across the United States involving 20 million people, 20% of the population. By the end of 1970, the first Earth Day let to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and environmental laws including the Clean Air Act.
In 1990, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries.
Locally, Operation Cleansweep holds regular cleanups of beaches and parks in Greater New Bedford. Find them on Facebook for more info, visit their website at http://www.operationcleansweep.net/ or call 508-989-9049
This Saturday, 4/23, they will hold a cleanup from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Meet at the public parking lot behind Cotali Mar Restaurante on the corner of Acushnet Avenue and Sawyer Street in New Bedford. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/wtCYJdwbo4axC54X6 or just show up.
The Mattapoisett Museum will also hold an Earth Day event on Friday, 4/22, 2:30-4:30 pm on the museum lawn for April Vacation/Earth Day fun! Ruby Pasquill from Emerald Heirloom Farm will be discussing sustainable living and simple changes you can make to lessen your footprint on the earth and will facilitate a compost bottle activity. Registration is suggested. All ages, free. [Please bring a clear two-liter bottle from home, all other supplies will be provided]
The Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett, MA 02739; info@mattapoisettmuseum.org; 508-758-2844
To learn more about Earth Day, visit https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/c•••
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