Today We Celebrate The Earth. Tomorrow, Business As Usual
Today is Earth Day in America. The first, 46 years ago, was a big deal. It was 1970. We were in the mood to celebrate the earth and to warn against the destruction of our natural places. Now we're watching again as our supposed caretakers are licking their lips at the thought of all that land open to rape-for-profit.
I wrote and published this piece six years ago so you'll note some outdated references. I present it again today as a history and a celebration of Earth Day. We're at that point, and maybe beyond, where our own safety is at stake. The earth is our only home. We owe it to her--and to ourselves--to keep her healthy.)