Tomorrow, April 22, 2010 is the 40th anniversary if Earth Day. While great strides have been made in the last 40 years, with the prospect of climate change impacting our lives daily, it very important to note that we have a long way to go.
I remember the first Earth Day in 1970. I was in the fifth grade, and we planted a tree at my grade school. I thought it was really cool, and I do believe it had an impact on me. Having parents and grandparents who had an appreciation of the earth, and taught me the value of maintaining it, it was great to have it reinforced in the public domain.
On this 40th anniversary, take a few minutes to learn about Gaylord Nelson. He is the Senator whose story is one that changed the world in a positive direction, and was the driving force behind Earth Day. Let it inspire you, and with all good stories, pass it along to those you know and love.
Now that you mention a colossal mess, I remember that part of the
rally. Will we ever learn?
Posted by: Millineryman | 04/24/2010 at 11:24 AM
Heh, I spent the first Earth Day at the Philadelphia Earth Day rally. I remember getting detention for missing school, huge crowds, and the colossal mess left behind when it was over - the latter was especially embarrassing and perhaps indicative of how little we've actually done since then.
But we can never give up... Happy Earth Day everyone!
Posted by: Elliott | 04/22/2010 at 04:00 PM