U.S. EPA Go Green! Monthly Consumer Newsletter April 2012 Earth Day Extra

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - April 2012 EARTH DAY EXTRA http://www.epa.gov/gogreen We're sending this special edition to everyone who has subscribed to an EPA email alert, so you might not be signed up for monthly Go Green updates.  Subscribe at: http://www.epa.gov/gogreen ----------------------------------------------------- Earth Day is April 22, and we're excited to share many opportunities with you to celebrate and engage! Join the conversation! We've created a place for you to talk about environmental issues and share environmental tips you use every day. First watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdwC03n2whQ Then start a discussion or join an existing one: http://epaconversations.ideascale.com Six Words for the Planet. EPA and SMITH Magazine are teaming up to invite you to submit six words to describe our planet. SMITH Magazine will feature them on smithmag.net/planet and we'll post some on EPA. Now through June 30. Get writing! Learn how it works: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/02/sixwords  -Read submissions: http://www.smithmag.net/planet "Environment in a Day" Photo Project. Take a photo on Earth Day, April 22 and show the world the environment as you see it! Day or night, pretty or ugly, landscapes or cities, wildlife or people: anything that strikes you. Then share on Flickr. Details on how to participate: http://blog.epa.gov/epplocations/2012/03/14/4-22-12-environment-in-a-day Greenquest! Search for clues and phrases as you learn things you can do to help protect your health and the environment. If you find all the answers, you can write your name on the Greenquest wall and optionally enter a drawing to be a guest blogger for EPA. Online April 16-22. Start your search: http://www.epa.gov/greenquest Come to a local event. Check out the Earth Day website for events near you and lots of other things you can do to participate in and celebrate Earth Day! Find an event near you: http://www.epa.gov/earthday/events.htm Habla español? Aprenda más acerca del Día del Planeta Tierra y de lo que usted puede hacer para ayudar a proteger el medio ambiente. Escuche los podcasts ambientales. Inscrbase para recibir un consejo por correo electrnico en abril. http://www.epa.gov/earthday/espanol P3 in DC. If you're in Washington, DC on Earth Day, don't miss seeing the fascinating student projects at "P3: People, Prosperity and the Planet Student Design Competition for Sustainability." Free, on the National Mall, April 21-23: http://www.epa.gov/p3 ----------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER America is shifting to a "green culture" where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices. Want more news? Sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you. http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to phoenixnews09@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355