Earth Day is observed on April 22nd every year partly to honor the actor Eddie Albert (of Green Acres fame!) whose birthday falls on that date. Albert was a real life organic farmer as well as an outspoken environmental activist whose work included initiatives to ban the pesticide DDT.
Earth Day eventually led to legislation including the Clean Air Act (1970), the Clean Water Act (1977) and fuel efficiency standards for automobiles.
Earth Day is now celebrated worldwide by over one billion people!
Ok - So you know I didn't write that. But just a tid-bit of information. We are very interested in Earth Day. We base our entire work life off of the ideals of keeping the Earth livable for all animal and plant life. I have been reading a book called 'Silent Spring' by Rachel Carson. It was the book that started the whole Environmental Movement in the 1960's. It is actually a fascinating book. But, I think that only people interested in Environmental work or reducing the use of pesticides would be interested. I may be wrong. It fascinates me to read of the stupidity of man. How could they not think it through that dangerous pesticides wouldn't leach into the ground water and soils and contaminate everything and kill everything in its path? Ok.....a bit over the edge.....but come on people!!
Happy Earth Day Everyone!!
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