Earth Day was founded in 1970. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for a nationwide demonstration in the spring of 1970 aimed to raise awareness of environmental issues. It worked. The first national Earth Day was April 22, 1970.
Thursday, March 21st, 2-3 PM
Join us as a Green Leader and enroll coworkers in your area for WCM UnPower Hour 2024 on Thursday, March 21st from 2 PM to 3 PM. During this one hour, you will work with your colleagues to reduce energy consumption as much as you can by switching off some lights, computers/printers, appliances and/or other equipment.
This event is part of Earth Hour 2024 which will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at 8:30 PM. Earth Hour is an initiative by WWF to raise awareness about climate change and the power of individuals to create a tangible positive impact on the planet. Weill Cornell Medicine is joining this event with its work-day version.
As a Green Leader, you can help us by signing up colleagues in your area before the events. All participants will be entered into a raffle to win a sustainable gift bag.