First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

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Happy Earth Day from the Hollywood Fwy!

April 22, 2010 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

The first Earth Day, which took place in 1970, is considered the beginning of the modern environmental movement. It was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, Senator of Wisconsin, who wanted Washington to become more responsive to environmental issues. There were 20 million participants on April 22, 1970, and it ultimately led to the creation of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency.) It’s proof that grassroots organizing can really change the world earth.

Photo by Constantine Manos, 2004, Magnum Photos

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