Thursday, April 22, 2010

40th earth day

"In 1970 smog choked major U.S. cities and toxic waste flooded rivers. That same year nearly 20 million Americans participated in events on April 22, spearheaded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, to draw attention to the environmental issues plaguing the planet and human health. Named Earth Day, April 22 has remained a time to celebrate restoration and stand up for the planet."
- National Geographic

"It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live." - Dalai Lama

"The ultimate test of man's conscious may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard." - Gaylord Nelson

Every day is Earth Day!

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