Sun Valley Group: Blue Flower, Blue Planet – Earth Day 2015
April 21, 2015 | 1 min to read
Earth Day was first conceived in 1969, in reaction to a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara that ravaged the California coastline. At the time, there were minimal protections for our blue planet, and accidents of this kind were common. Community organizers, along with a senator from Wisconsin–Gaylord Nelson–pushed for an environmental teach-in to be held on April 22, 1970.
On that day, the influence of the earth and nature had particular significance; millions across the United States participated in the celebration of our blue planet and the collective concern for its conversation and preservation. Years later, this day was brought to international attention, and now over 190 countries celebrate and recognize the beauty of our shared Earth.
Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Now, the United States boasts some of the strongest environmental standards in the world–especially here in California.
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