How the Environment Has Changed since the First Earth Day 50 Years Ago

On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans took part in demonstrations, cleanups and other activities to make the first Earth Day, they had become increasingly aware that the same industrialization that had made the country wealthy was having an impact on the environment and their own health.

The charts in this article show that while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has a major impact on the planet

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-environment-has-changed-since-the-first-earth-day-50-years-ago/