Earth D Ever since 1970, April 22 has marked the day to embrace and give back to our planet. Each year, individuals participate in events like composting, donating to numerous conservations, or spreading awareness through social media. However, how did Earth Day begin?
Before the first Earth Day, American Citizens were unaware of the harm automobiles and industries presented to the environment and health. But in 1962, Rachel Carson’s bestseller, Silent Spring, “raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health” ("The History of Earth Day," 2020). Additionally, Senator Gaylord Nelson
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