Earth Day
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Earth still needs a chance By Erik Wallenberg
Earth Day came at the end of the 1960s radicalization, but its origins date back to the late 1950s and early ’60s. In the shadow of this latest ecological disaster, it’s worth considering what gave rise to the coordinated collective action of Earth Day. We’ve come a long way since 1970, and yet in some… Continue reading
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Earth Day in Israel: Apartheid Showing Through the Greenwash By Stephanie Westbrook
On April 22, as part of the global Earth Day celebrations, homes, offices and public buildings in 14 Israeli cities turned out the lights for one hour in an effort to “increase awareness of the vital need to reduce energy consumption.” The irony was not lost on the 1.5 million residents of Gaza who have… Continue reading