On April 22, 1970, Earth Day kicked off the environmental movement. The following year, Dr. Seuss published The Lorax. It featured the familiar whimsical drawings and rhymes, but in place of the usual humor, Dr. Seuss served up a dire warning about … Continue reading →
In 1969, Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisc.) witnessed the effects of a major oil spill that happened off Santa Barbara, California in January and February of that year. He had long been trying to spark interest in environmental issues. He also … Continue reading →
No one is listening to the howling chorus of dire warnings about climate change. Lots of environmentalists find that very frustrating, but we have heard more than enough about climate change. Environmentalists have been issuing dire warnings about looming catastrophe … Continue reading →
Earth Day is always April 22. April is often observed as Earth Month. Being more historian than reporter, I am in no position to observe it by calling attention to this year’s upcoming events. I can and will take a … Continue reading →