Posted on 04/22/2015 1:54:53 PM PDT by ThethoughtsofGreg
Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970 as the brainchild of former Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-WI). One of the leading proponents of environmentalism and conservation at the time, Sen. Nelson envisioned Earth Day as an “environmental teach-in” that would generate popular support for an environmental agenda. Modeled on the anti-war teach-ins of the gloomy Vietnam era, over 20 million people participated in the inaugural Earth Day. Ever since, Earth Day has been a largely somber event sounding the alarm on impending environmental doom.
Instead of merely generating awareness of the environmental problems we face, Earth Day should be a celebration of the wonderful achievements the U.S. has made in improving air and water quality. Although there will always be areas for improvement, overall environmental quality has improved significantly. Technological improvements, wealth generation and sensible regulations have led to some of the cleanest air and water in the world.
Sadly, this story goes largely untold, yet it is probably one of the greatest success stories of our modern age.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanlegislator.org ...
It can’t get no worse.
It can’t actually get better,
or else there will be nothing for the enviros to
complain about,
or, more to the point, to hang their halos on because
they “care about the erf”.
I celebrated Earth Day and went fishing!
I am celebrating Earth Day right now by burning some old nasty Cabinets and Doors.
The founder of Earth Day loved recycling so much, he recycled his girlfriend’s body after he murdered her.
bttt
The last couple of years the automakers have actually exceeded the emission standards the EPA set forth but you know that will not last since bureaucracy works in certain ways.
Correction: Earth Day was invented by murdering psychopath Ira Einhorn.
From the Oldies File: George Carlin on Earth Day
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2015/04/from-the-oldies-file-george-carlin-on-earth-day.php
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.