With a total area of about 36 sq. kms., Clarksdale is a city of Coahoma County in the Missisippi State. It has an elevation of about 175 ft. from the ground. The city is named after John Clark, brother in law of politician J.L. Alcorn. There is a plantation home of J.L. Alcorn. Cotton is an important cash crop of the area and its production has increased substantially with the input of new agricultural technologies and increased mechanizations. The community college and public and private schools in the area are also important source of education for its locals. There are also a few museums in the city. Clarksdale is also home to a number of notable people in the area like J.L. Alcorn, W. Brown, Gov. E.L. Brewer and others. Education is also an important source of employment in the area.

Earth Day 2013

Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years starting in 1962. The Founder of Earth Day is Senator Gaylord Nelson. Prior to that the state of our environment was not an issue in the politics of our country. Senator Nelson approached President Kennedy with his beliefs regarding environmental issues. Despite the President going on a conservation tour, the idea..