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Many cities across B.C. offered free transit on Earth Day to encourage residents to leave their cars at home and reduce carbon emissions, but Metro Vancouver commuters continued to pay regular fares. While TransLink urged commuters to consider using transit over driving, it did not offer free rides due to its annual funding shortfall. TransLink emphasized that transit use can significantly reduce transportation-related emissions and save users up to $8,000 per year compared to driving, but the lack of free transit in Metro Vancouver disappointed some residents who noticed the discrepancy with other cities.
West Penn Power volunteers planted 256 trees at Hempfield Park on Earth Day and distributed free trees in Jeannette last Friday. The efforts are part of parent company FirstEnergy’s initiative to plant trees in its service area, with plans to plant 25,000 additional trees this year.
In honor of Earth Day, ditch fast fashion and invest in sustainable products made with recycled or eco-friendly materials. Our editors have curated a list of must-have items from brands like Girlfriend Collective and Our Place, which are not only sustainable but also shipped in recyclable packaging. These picks include organic basics, cotton clothing, recycled plastic accessories, and eco-friendly kitchen and beauty items. By making these sustainable purchases, you can help reduce waste, minimize carbon emissions, and support brands that prioritize the environment.
Organizations in the Tampa Bay area, including Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and local authorities, coordinated cleanup events at Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park to commemorate Earth Day. The initiative aimed to remove litter and preserve the park’s natural beauty for visitors and wildlife.
On Earth Day, two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in their pebble nest on top of the University of California, Berkeley’s Campanile Bell Tower. The chicks hatched within hours of each other on Monday morning, with their parents Annie and Archie closely watching over them. The chicks will quickly dry off and their down feathers will turn into a warm, cozy pile of fluff, while Annie will nibble on eggshells to regain the calcium she used to create the eggs. There are still two more speckled eggs that have not yet hatched, and you can watch the Cal Falcon Cam’s livestream from the nest at calfalcons.berkeley.edu.
Hollywood actress Kyra Sedgwick shared a stunning photo of herself in nature, prompting compliments from fans for her youthful appearance. Sedgwick’s husband, Kevin Bacon, wrote a caption urging appreciation for the environment on Earth Day. The couple enjoys spending time outdoors with nature and are proud of their grown-up children, Sosie and Travis, who have followed in their parents’ footsteps in the entertainment industry.
President Biden has announced $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects that will serve over 900,000 households in low- and middle-income communities. The grants are part of the American Climate Corps green jobs training program and are expected to reduce emissions by the equivalent of 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. The grants were awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency and include $62,120,000 for the Maine Governor’s Energy Office.
Celebrate Earth Day with sustainable fashion choices. Incorporate eco-friendly leggings into your wardrobe with options from Girlfriend Collective, Wolven, Lululemon, Athleta, and more. These leggings are made from recycled materials, reduce waste, and protect natural resources, making them a great way to be mindful of your environmental impact.
On the occasion of Earth Day, Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts joined ‘Power Lunch’ to shed light on the importance of environmental protection and the state’s role in tackling climate change. She emphasized the significance of Climatech, a conference hosted by Massachusetts with the aim of finding solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change.