(Photo: Courtesy of TennGreen Land Conservancy)
Today, we celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. In 1962, with the publishing of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson ignited a new era of environmentalism. Environmental awareness and accountability were elevated to even greater heights in the 1970s, including the first Earth Day celebration in 1970. That one-day gathering in every corner of our country still ranks as one of the most significant and impactful protests against environmental ignorance, giving birth to a new generation of environmentalists and paving the way for the passage of landmark environmental legislation in the years following.Let Earth Day be a reminder that each of us has the power to bring about change. And now, more than ever, time is of the essence. So, as we celebrate our planet today, it’s critically important that we take this year’s theme to heart and also “Invest in Our Planet.” Not just for one day, but every day—an ongoing, permanent investment in our future.
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