E
arth Day is a day to celebrate. The first Earth Day was April 22nd, 1970. It started because some forward-thinking individuals wanted to make changes for future generations. Instead of polluted rivers and air, the public has become aware (informed) of polluting factories, negligent companies and technology that cause oil spills, loss of wilderness and extinction of wildlife. Of course, these terrible things are still happening. However, the community that will not tolerate this has been growing since the inception of Earth Day, over fifty years ago. When our children come home from school now, they know what renewable energy is and are familiar with terms like biomass. The future looks much brighter than it did in 1970 when Earth Day was a grassroots movement. The Gallup Journey celebrates Earth Day with this month’s issue. You will find articles about solar, recycling, trash pick-up and outdoor activities. Experiencing Earth Day in Gallup, New Mexico is extremely different than experiencing it in a populated city surrounded by manufacturing and very few green spaces. So, celebrate the amazing place we live in by picking up some trash, doing some recycling, and getting outside to enjoy all that our Earth has to offer.
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April 2021
-Jpa
