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John McConnell was born on March 22, 1915, in Davis City, Iowa, United States.He was the son of a Pentecostal preacher [9] and traveling doctor. [6] His first interest in the Earth began in 1939 while partnering with Albert Nobell, a chemist, in the Nobell Research Laboratory in Los Angeles that built a factory for the manufacture of plastics. [6]
International Raccoon Appreciation Day [139] October 1 World Farm Animals Day [140] October 2 World Habitat Day: First Monday of October World Animal Day: October 4 National Badger Day [141] [142] [143] October 6 World Octopus Day [144] [145] [146] October 8 Energy Efficiency Day [147] First Wednesday in October International Day for Natural ...
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
It is projected that 2024 will be even hotter, as the expected temperature rise in 2024 results from a combination of the long-term global warming trend coupled with this year's El Niño effect.
The efforts towards creating a more sustainable planet go beyond just April 22. Learn about the history of Earth Day and ways to get involved.
For the third annual Call to Earth Day, schools around the world took action to protect the environment.
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging the individuals, communities, and businesses to give an hour for Earth, and additionally marked by landmarks and businesses switching off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March, as a symbol of commitment to the ...
The March for Science (formerly known as the Scientists' March on Washington) [6] was an international series of rallies and marches held on Earth Day.The inaugural march was held on April 22, 2017, in Washington, D.C., and more than 600 other cities across the world.