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Earth Week 2010

 

Earth Week 2010

Earth Day is April 22, 2010. Check back here during Earth Week, April 17 - 23 for the latest events and announcements from Capitol Hill and beyond.

 

April 25

Chairman Markey joined Sting, James Cameron, John Legend, the Roots, Denis Hayes, and others at an Earth Day event on the National Mall.

Chairman Markey speaks to the crowd
Chairman Markey speaks to tens of thousands who came to the National Mall to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

Chairman Markey speaks at Earth Day on the National Mall
Chairman Markey speaks at Earth Day on the National Mall*

Chairman Markey and Denis Hayes
Chairman Markey greets Denis Hayes, who coordinated the first Earth Day 40 years ago in 1970

The crowd

Sting
Sting performs live on the National Mall to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day

James Cameron
James Cameron, director of Avatar, discusses the film's environmental message

Chairman Markey speaks to the crowd
Chairman Markey, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, and Denis Hayes

Group Photo
From left: President of the League of Conservation Voters Gene Karpinski, Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Ed Markey, ClimateProgress.org writer Joe Romm and guest, actress Gloria Reuben, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, and Denis Hayes who coordinated the first Earth Day in 1970

Chairman Markey and James Cameron
Chairman Markey, Dr. Susan J. Blumenthal, James Cameron, and Suzy Amis

The crowd and the ball of bagsThe crowd cheers recycling efforts on Earth Day

Backstage
Chairman Markey speaks with Kathleen Rodgers and Trudie Styler

Chairman Markey and Rev. Jesse Jackson
Chairman Markey, Reverend Jesse Jackson and guests

The crowd
The crowd on the National Mall on April 25, 2010

*Photo courtesy Brandon Wu

 

April 22 - Earth Day!

 

  • Members of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming took to the House floor today to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.


    Vice-Chair of the Select Committee Earl Blumenauer speaks on the House Floor to commemorate Earth Day.


    Select Committee member Congresswoman Jackie Spier speaks on the Floor on Earth Day 2010.


    Rep. Sam Farr speaks on the Floor about protecting our oceans.
     
  • To celebrate Earth Day, the EPA encourages Americans to "Pick 5" actions for the world and share the 'before and after' story on Facebook and Flickr.
     
  • The Council of Economic Advisers releases "Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on the Clean Energy Transformation", highlighting more than $90 billion in government investments and tax incentives that will lay a foundation to create the clean energy economy of the future. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act invests in everything from energy efficiency retrofits to modernizing the electrical grid to tax credits for advanced clean energy manufacturing - creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

 

April 21

 

  • Vice President Biden kicks off five days of Administration events based around the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by selecting 25 communities for up to $452 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency building retrofits.

    Vice President Biden

 

Tuesday, April 20

  • Today, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski and Sprint CEO Dan Hesse attended the first ever Capitol Clean Tech EXPO in the Rayburn House Office Building.

    The Clean Tech EXPO, sponsored by Clean Economy Network and CTIA, the Wireless Association, in conjunction with Rep. Markey featured several leading technology companies and cutting edge start-ups who demonstrated the latest in green IT, smart grid technology and energy-saving consumer electronics. 

    “With the clean energy technologies I have seen today, it is clear that we are on our way to moving from iPhones to 'iHomes,' helping to create a new economy and a healthier planet that will be sustainable, profitable and remarkable,” said Markey. 
     
    • Clean tech expo
    Rep. Markey at the expo along with Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski and Sprint CEO Dan Hesse.Rep. Markey at the expo along with Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski and Sprint CEO Dan Hesse.
     
    Clean Tech Expo
    Rep. Markey introduces Chairman Genachowski at the expo.

    Clean Tech expo 
    Chairman Markey discusses the National Broadband Plan

    Clean Tech ExpoSprint CEO Dan Hessey speaks to attendees at the Capitol Clean Tech Expo.

    Clean Tech Expo - Genachowski
    FCC Chair Julius Genachowski speaks at the Capitol Clean Tech Expo.

 

Monday, April 19

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming was created to explore American clean energy solutions that end our reliance on foreign oil and reduce carbon pollution.

The Select Committee was active during the 110th and 111th Congresses. This is an archived version of the website, to ensure that the public has ongoing access to the Select Committee record. This website, including external links, will not be updated after Jan. 3rd, 2010.

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