At the time, Americans were consuming leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Environment was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news.
On April 22, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values.
Earth day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts.
The movement was so positive and successful that Sen.Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom-the highest honor given to civilians in the United States-for his role as Earth Day founder.
Decades later, the technology has progressed to a point where we can individually make improvements to our efficient and smart consumption of resources. As an HVAC contractor, we are on the front lines of the green movement and have the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced technology available to help homeowners conserve. If you are interested in learning more about the many high-efficiency products and services we have available, give us a call any time at 208-994-5533 and we'll be happy to tell you about your options.
To learn more about Earth Day visit http://www.epa.gov/earthday/
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