Posts Tagged ‘Earth Day’

5 Earth Day Social Media Activities

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Today, the world is still struggling with natural disasters, human rights issues, massive oil spills and leaking nuclear power plants. It is a challenge and momentous moment to share the need to save our natural resources. With that said, here are 5 social media Earth Day web sites to help celebrate this important day of the year.

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VIVmag Marks Women’s History Month, Earth Day with Green Issue

What’s black-and-white and green all over? The March/April 2011 Green Issue of women’s digital luxury magazine VIVmag.

The issue, timed to coincide with Women’s History Month in March and the 70th anniversary of Earth Day in April, is currently available for the iPad, iPhone, Mac, and PC, and it features an Old Hollywood-style black-and-white cover featuring Hot in Cleveland actress Jane Leeves, a “Greener Life” subscription contest, and environmentally themed content including articles on conscious choices for cleaning and greening the world; spring wardrobes and home-fashion favorites made of natural fibers; Earth-friendly fitness choices; and reducing carbon footprint with greener cuisine, as well as a book-review section highlighting titles about food and the environment.

The release of the issue was delayed by technical issues with the Zinio platform.

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Earth Day Goes Social

earthdaynetworkYesterday’s 40th anniversary of Earth Day saw many people around the world do their part for the environment, but what was particularly interesting was watching the impact the Earth Day Network made on social networks. Leveraging Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and other elements of the social web, Earth Day reached tens of millions of people who might not otherwise have participated in the yearly day of green.
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YouTube Video Volunteers Spread Earth Day Awareness

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Earth DayThe first Earth Day was celebrated exactly forty years ago today, on April 22, 1970. Forty years later we are still celebrating Earth Day, struggling to raise awareness about the environment and inspiring people all over the globe to protect our Earth. YouTube is celebrating forty years of Earth Day with a spotlight on environmental action-inspired videos, created by YouTube’s Video Volunteers.
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