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Earth Day 2008 is set for April 22.  The celebration will highlight the environmental concerns of climate change, pollution, and the general welfare of the planet we live on.  Already, the Green Apple Festival of concerts is celebrating Earth Day in several cities around the United States.

For an overview of what Earth Day is about you might go to the source and check out the Earth Day Network.  There is also an event finder where you can search for activities to attend on Earth Day based on your zip code.

The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970.  For a history of the idea for Earth Day see this site.  The purpose of Earth Day is to increase awareness of environmental concerns.  Various schools and organizations schedule displays, park cleanups, and tree-plantings for Earth Day every year.  It is very much a political event, with presentations about various proposed legislation and problems with the environment.