Earth Day events create focus on biofuels, environment this week

Earth Day is April 22nd this year, and events will be staged around the country this weekend in celebration of environmental causes. A free Earth Day concert in Washington DC is expected to draw 100,000 to hear Jordin Sparks, The Roots, and Doug E Fresh and speakers such as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid,  actors Ed Begley, Chevy Chase and Edward Norton, and Representatives Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jane Harmon of California.

A roundup of Corporate promotions centering around Earth Day is here. More on events around the country from Earth Day Network. A guide to the 8-city Green Apple Music Festival is here.

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