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One day a year, it's important to think about the Earth.  At least, that was the premise back in 1970, when Earth Day was created. Today, we do a lot more thinking and talking about protecting Mother Nature - as we should. This month alone, PBS is introducing Green Builders and Planet Forward, two new series about the environment. We're also hosting a live chat with oceanographer Fabien Cousteau about ocean conservation and the future of Earth's waters. And for our younger fans, PBS KIDS is and PBS KIDS GO! are both airing shows that emphasize the importance of being Earth-friendly.

You can also watch a special Earth Day collection of your favorite PBS shows on the brand new PBS Video player!

One day a year, it's important to think about the Earth.  At least, that was the premise back in 1970, when Earth Day was created. Today, we do a lot more thinking and talking about protecting Mother Nature - as we should. This month alone, PBS is introducing Green Builders and Planet Forward, two new series about the environment. We're also hosting a live chat with oceanographer Fabien Cousteau about ocean conservation and the future of Earth's waters. And for our younger fans, PBS KIDS is and PBS KIDS GO! are both airing shows that emphasize the importance of being Earth-friendly.

You can also watch a special Earth Day collection of your favorite PBS shows on the brand new PBS Video player!

Of course, with so much information available about the state of the environment, it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what each of us can do to make a difference. To address this concern, many conservation groups emphasize the power of starting small. For example, I unplug my appliances when I'm not using them. Obviously, that alone won't stop global warming. But think about the impact we could have if everyone who read this blog did the same thing. For other simple ways to reduce your impact on the environment, check out these websites:

• Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth companion website offers 10 Things to Do to shift the way we affect the Earth.
• EarthDay.net offers up an Earth Day in a Box that gives you all the tools you need to host your own event, whether you're on campus, at home with your kids or organizing your local community.
• Tally your carbon footprint and learn what you can do to make it smaller with the Nature Conservancy's Carbon Footprint Calculator.

What do you do at home or at work to reduce your impact on the environment?

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