Forty years ago today, about 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day by cleaning up litter and holding environmental workshops. Today, most Americans will celebrate in a variety of new ways - walking or riding a bike to work, not using any electricity, writing their Senators and Congressmen. Or, by simply going paperless.
If you don't think Earth Day has made a dent on our lives the last forty years, consider this:
- The air we breathe today contains 92 percent less lead, 79 percent less carbon monoxide, and 71 percent less sulfur dioxide. (source)
- In 1972, two-thirds of all waterways in the US were not safe to use. Today, more than two-thirds are safe to drink and swim in. (source)
Happy Earth Day everyone and remember: keep it green and keep it simple!
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