Thursday, April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day!

VOANews Special Report: EARTH DAY



VOANews Special Report: EARTH DAY

On Earth Day, April 22, 1970 the modern environmental movement was born. 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, an occasion for people to celebrate and raise awareness of the natural world. (read and listen to many stories)

VOAvideo — April 18, 2010 — Weeklong activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in the United States have kicked off with an eco-village on the National Mall in Washington D.C. and green volunteer service around national monuments. VOA's Nico Colombant reports from Washington.

VOA Learning English News: Events Set Around the World as Earth Day Turns 40

Sting is expected to perform in Washington on Thursday at a rally to call for action on climate change EXPLORATIONS

No comments: