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<\/a>How much do you know about Earth Day?\u00a0 Find out by reading an excellent new book written by WhaleTimes’ own Christy Peterson<\/a>, Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth<\/em><\/strong> (Twenty First Century Books). It earned a starred review from Kirkus, as well as buzz from School Library Journal and Booklist.<\/p>\nOrder your copy today from your favorite bookseller.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our Earth Day Celebrations might be smaller and quieter this year, and even with social distancing being the guiding rule, just being outside on a beautiful day is a wonderful way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this unique day. How much do you know about Earth Day?\u00a0 Find out by reading an excellent new … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/whaletimes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Earth_Day_cover-203x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth<\/em><\/strong> (Twenty First Century Books) On April 22, 1970, an estimated twenty million people held in a teach-in to show their support for environmental protections. This new celebration, Earth Day, brought together previously fragmented issues under the same banner. It was the largest nationwide event ever, and lawmakers took notice. But one day didn\u2019t change everything. Fifty years after the first Earth Day, climate change remains a dire concern. The divide between political parties continues to widen, and environmental policy has become an increasingly partisan issue. The spread of disinformation has also made climate change a debatable idea, rather than scientific fact. A new generation of advocates continues the fight to make environmental policy a top priority for the United States and for nations around the globe.<\/p>\n