Part 1: Earth Day

Did YOU know? Earth Day History


The History of Earth Day in America began on April 22, 1970.  With an estimated 20 million Americans involved, an environmental resurgence began.  The passage of the Clean Air Act in ( December, 1970) signed by Nixon was designed to control air pollution by enforcing regulations that protect people from air pollutants such as acid rain and gasoline emissions.  The Clean Water Act of (1972 ) (interestingly enough, vetoed by Nixon, to be overridden by the Senate)  provides for the removal of toxic substances in the water and to ensure that public recreational spots are free of contaminates in the water.  The Endangered Species Act of (1973) signed by Nixon, to protect endangered species from extinction due to development projects that reduced their habitat.  All of these acts were enforced by the EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, a federally run agency that uses recent scientific information to enforce environmental measures to make sure that citizens throughout America are protected against pollution. They also make sure businesses are adhering to policies inhibiting pollution in order to ensure a healthy society.  They also protect species that were previously threatened by unfair business practices. 

This awareness has continued to promote better living practices in American and world wide.  With global warming and the resulting climate change humanity's existence is at stake.  Every year everyone comes together on Earth Day to celebrate how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful world and that only through preservation of our planet will it last.


Here is the official Earth Day website that will give you plenty of activities and community outreach opportunities to spread awareness to the human impact on our environment.
http://www.earthday.org/2013/about.html