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Sand Designs 'Out of this World' Special Edition to celebrate EARTH DAY - The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image photographed by the crew of the International Space Station while space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-129 mission was docked with the station. Image Credit: NASA
Thin Blue Line. The world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future. Earth Day can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to ainability. Earth Day is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day. World Earth Day 2012 - Earth Week 2012 - Earthday 2012 For over 40 years, Earth Day April 22 has been a valueable tool for inspiring and mobilizing citizens and organizations to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The Earth Day Birth Day is also referred to as Eco Day 2012. Earth Day 2012 When is Earth Day 2012? Earth Day is on Friday, April 22, 2012. Earth Day 2012 will mark the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. This is a pivotal time to make serious changes that will conserve, protect and sustain our planet. First Earth Day Earth Day initiatives will attempt to change the importance that people place on the environment. Governments, companies, and individuals will rally together to find greener alternatives and sustainable solutions. Earth Day addresses environmental hazards, such as acid rain, polluted rivers and toxic smog. The serious health consequences such as cancer and smog-induced asthma are emphasized while addressing the seriousness of pollution induced climate change. Earth Day is a day to appreciate our planet and respect the fragile state of the earth.