By Amanda Paulson When Denis Hayes decided to join an environmental teach-in, he had no idea he was about to help launch a movement that would endure for half a century. The year was 1969 and “there were things that were ripping America apart,” Mr. Hayes recalls. He was a student at Harvard University and […]
By Ken Kimmell The COVID-19 crisis has upended the world, threatening the health and lives of millions, shattering the global economy, and imposing an unprecedented physical isolation upon us. It has changed so much almost overnight, including how we advocate for action on an even bigger long-term threat — climate change. For this upcoming 50th […]
For EcoWatchers, April usually means one thing: Earth Day. But how do you celebrate the environment while staying home to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus? Luckily, the Earth Day Network has you covered. The organization announced in March that it would celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with its first ever Digital […]
Earth Day 2019 just passed, but planning has already begun for Earth Day 2020, and it’s going to be a big deal. The Earth Day Network announced on this year’s Earth Day that the next year’s celebration, which coincides with the day’s 50th anniversary, will focus on climate action. “Climate change represents the biggest challenge […]
Today is Earth Day, which means it is also the moment you have all been waiting for: The moment when EcoWatch announces the winner of our second-ever photo contest! The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “Protect Our Species,” so EcoWatch asked readers to submit their best photos of the creatures that inhabit this […]
The theme for today’s Earth Day is “Protect Our Species,” so Google has gotten in on the celebration with a doodle that celebrates the amazing biodiversity of life on earth. The doodle presents illustrations and facts about six unique species that represent a variety of different life forms. “The last thing I wanted to do […]
Earth Day, happening April 22, is a great reminder for all of us to learn more about the environmental costs of our behaviors like food waste or fast fashion. To offer readers some inspiration, the EcoWatch team rounded up our top picks for films to watch. So, sit back and take in one of these […]
Update: The window for photo submissions has ended. The winner will be announced this Monday, April 22. Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. The official theme of Earth Day 2019 is ‘Protect Our Species.’ In honor of Earth Day, EcoWatch has kicked off a second photo contest. Show us what ‘Protect Our […]
Update: The window for photo submissions has ended. The winner will be announced this Monday, April 22. EcoWatch is pleased to announce its second photo contest! Earth Day is happening on April 22nd, and this year’s theme is “Protect Our Species.” With that in mind, we want EcoWatchers to show us your photographs of creatures […]
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