Tag Archives: Earth Day

Music for Earth Day: ‘The Lorax,’ ‘Under the Trees’ (1972)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate the planet and stand vigilant against pollution and greed – here’s 38-seconds filled with sweet memories of Dr. Seuss’ Truffula trees and Bar-Ba-Loots. The song “Under the Trees” first aired along with the entire CBS … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 1970s: EPA’s ‘Documerica’ photos

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

How’s your Earth Day going? I hope you’re having a good time and raising a glass to ol’ Mother Earth. Last year I wrote a bit about the very first Earth Day in 1970 and provided you with news footage … Continue reading →

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The First ‘Earth Day’ – April, 1970

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

Just under 41 years ago, in April of 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, U.S. Senator, Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, spoke to the press about his idea of a “national teach-in on the … Continue reading →

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