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Earth Day Flag

The unofficial Earth Day flag was created by peace activist John McConnell, and depicts the "Blue Marble" photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 17.

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Earth Month @ NYU

In support of Earth Day and NYU Earth Month (#NYUEarthMonth), the Division of Libraries has compiled a guide to:

relevant ebooks
online videos
virtual tours, conferences, and festivals
Citizen Science projects

These include titles featured on the NYU Sustainability's "Must Read" list, as well as other Earth Day and sustainability-minded reading/viewing lists, and also suggestions made by members of the NYU Division of Libraries' staff.

Also be sure to check out NYU's 10 Actions for Virtual Earth Month (from the 2020 50th anniversary celebration) and follow the @NYUGreen, @EarthDayNewYork, and @EarthDayNetwork social media channels to learn more about ways you can contribute to sustainable, earth-friendly initiatives at NYU and beyond.

Lastly, check out the NYU Sustainablog for lots of information from the NYU Office of Sustainability.

NYU Earth Month Events 2022

Announcing NYU 2040 Week: An Immersive Experience of a Sustainable Future – March 30, 2022 4:00-5:00pm and April 14, 2022 11:00am-12:00pm
Through exhibitions, direct action, and campus-wide dialogue in and out of the classroom, NYU will live like it’s 2040 and in doing so, confront climate despair and catalyze action. Over the course of the next year, the NYU community will have the opportunity to contribute directly to this effort.
State of Sustainability: April 21, 2022 at 5pm ET
Every year, NYU raises the bar in making our campus and community more sustainable. During the 2022 State of Sustainability address, we will share recent accomplishments, announce new initiatives, and recognize community leaders for their significant contributions to our sustainability efforts. Featured speakers included President Andrew Hamilton, Provost Katherine Fleming, Chief Sustainability Officer Cecil Scheib, and sustainability leaders throughout the NYU community. Register through the link.
Earth Day Street Fair: Friday, April 22 | 11am-3pm EST, Schwartz Plaza
Location: Schwartz Plaza, NYC. Join the green community of NYU and NYC for a street fair on the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day with giveaways, information tables, and most importantly a celebration of the planet we live on!
#NYUEarthMonth
Check regularly for additional events all throughout April, 2022.

History of Earth Day

Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, to protest environmental degradation and support preservation; it has grown to include events across the globe.

Read more about the history of Earth Day in the Encyclopedia of Environment and Society available in NYU's Credo Reference Database.