Build A Kinder Earth

In special recognition of Earth Day, New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Kessel announced a public-private initiative for the development of wind power projects in the New York State waters of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

The Great Lake Offshore Wind Project could be a key development to Governor David A. Paterson’s ’45 by 15’ goal which entails New York to meet 45 percent of its electrical needs through efficient and renewable energy sources by 2015.

Earth Day is about more than just recognition of a problem: it is about finding a solution. Below are several tips for living a more organic lifestyle. Why not actively participate on Earth Day this year? Problems cannot be solved without people willing to pro-actively tackle the issue at hand.

It was not until April 22, 1970, that protection of natural resources became a part of the national political agenda. On that day some 20 million people came out to celebrate the very first Earth Day. Earth Day was largely the brain child of Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson who was determined to bring federal attention to the damage being done to the earth and its natural resources.