Tag Archives: Earth Day

Earth Day – 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Toasty

President Biden will celebrate the first Earth Day of his administration by hosting a conference of global leaders where he will introduce significant commitments to addressing climate change. Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2020 – 50 Years Later

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Toasty

Earth Day has always been a day for environmental education and activism. Perhaps we can best honor that spirit by becoming politically active. Continue reading →

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Earth Day: 2019

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Toasty

Earth Day once again largely ignored. Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2018 – Do People Care?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Toasty

This April 22nd Earth Day seemed to be little more than an afterthought. Continue reading →

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Earth Day – 2017

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Toasty

One  year ago, representatives of 168 nations met at the U.N. headquarters in New York for the ceremony opening the Paris Climate Change Agreement for ratification.  It was a day of optimism and celebration.  Earth Day 2017 finds little justification … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2016

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Toasty

A highlight of Earth Day 2016 is the signing ceremony for Paris Climate Agreement. While the terms of the Agreement are inadequate to address the rapidly increasing effects of global warming, the symbolism of the agreement should not be overlooked. Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Toasty

Future generations may well look back at 2015 as the year it became apparent that climate change was beyond our control.  Since Earth Day 2014 atmospheric C02 levels have continued their relentless increase with the weekly average value for the … Continue reading →

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Where Has Earth Day-2013 Gone?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Toasty

Diminished interest in Earth Day 2013 is of concern since an educated and involved citizenry is essential for coping with the impacts of climate change. Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2012

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Toasty

As we celebrate another Earth Day it is perhaps instructive to place today into perspective by looking  backwards at the first Earth Day, held in 1970.   In 1970, 20 million – 1 out of every 10 – Americans participated in … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 1970 and 2010

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Toasty

  1970   On January 28, 1969 a major undersea "blowout"  occurred on the Union Oil company’s Platform A off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.  The incident resulted in a  200,000 gallon oil spill that coated both wildlife and … Continue reading →

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