by Ashley Warntjes
Earth Day marks the birth of the modern environmental movement that took place back in 1970. Before 1970, leaded gas was pumped through cars, smoke had clouded the skies, and air pollution was accepted as a sign of prosperity. It was clear that something needed to change soon. Earth Day 1970 was the time to become aware of the state of the environment and put it in the center of the public’s eye.
Earth Day marks the birth of the modern environmental movement that took place back in 1970. Before 1970, leaded gas was pumped through cars, smoke had clouded the skies, and air pollution was accepted as a sign of prosperity. It was clear that something needed to change soon. Earth Day 1970 was the time to become aware of the state of the environment and put it in the center of the public’s eye.
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