Earth Day takes place on 22 April 2009. On this day in 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets and parks to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment.

Since then, countries all over the world celebrate April 22nd as a day to recognise and heighten awareness of issues relating to climate change.  The Earth Day Network was founded by the organisers of the first Earth Day and gives more information on partners and activities taking place. http://www.earthday.net/

Sky Celebration of Earth Day

Sky is the UK's leading entertainment company, and became the world's first Carbon Neutral media company in 2006. Sky reach around 21 million viewers in 9.3 million households and look to inspire their customers to live more sustainable lives. For more information on Sky's activities click http://www.jointhebiggerpicture.com/EnvironmentHome/SkyEnvironmentHomePage.aspx.

Sky began a 3 year charity partnership with Global Action Plan in 2008, to raise over £1 million for environmental projects, and use their resources and experience to engage even more customers, staff and the wider community to make positive changes to address climate change. Their first major project together is http://schools.appetiteforaction.org.uk/  a national primary schools programme that helps children understand the connection between the environment, what they eat and what they throw away.

To celebrate Earth Day, Sky are planning a range of activities and programmes in conjunction with National Geographic. To see the range of programmes from Inside Ultimate Earth, and Arctic Tale through to Evan Almighty and The Simpsons check www.earthdaycounts.co.uk

Take Action on Earth Day

Did you know that if everyone in the UK gave up meat for one day a week it would save more carbon than 5 million cars? Or if you switched off your PC overnight it would save enough energy for 6 microwave meals?

Why not donate money to Global Action Plan while you shop? This will help fund our school and community programmes and you can do this by clicking on  http://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/practicalaction.aspx this page provides links to several other websites such as Nigel's Eco Store where you can purchase green gifts, Ecotricity for greener electricity, SHP Solutions for recycling your mobile phone and the Environmental Transport Association for breakdown cover and cycle insurance.

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