Happy Earth Day, everyone! Have you ever wondered why the U.S. celebrates Earth Day every April? Well, we have generations before us to thank, as the modern environmental movement of the 1970’s led to the creation of Earth Day as a national holiday. Many factors played into the attention given to the environmental movement decades ago. Leading up to 1970, the U.S. was experiencing increased levels of air pollution, high carbon dioxide levels, and increased water contamination.
Read MoreFive million Americans huddled in their houses with no water or power for days in February 2021 as a record-breaking winter storm ravaged the country. As the temperature outside was dropping below zero the wholesale price of electricity shot up 10,000%. Amid our capitalist society tragedy for some means economic gain for others.
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