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Opinion:

¶ “Defend Science on Earth Day and Beyond” • On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth Day – a nation-wide demonstration to advocate for a healthier planet. This marked the start of the modern environmental movement. Indeed, the first Earth Day led to the passage of a slew of environmental laws. [Huffington Post]

Earth Day 2010, Washington Mall

¶ “Even Nixon was a ’70s environmentalist: How bipartisanship made Earth Day a success” • Republican Representative Paul “Pete” McCloskey is largely a footnote in the history of the modern environmental movement. Yet his partnership with Wisconsin Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson made the first one a success. [Idaho Statesman]

¶ “March for Science Chicago expects more than 45,000 to attend Saturday” • The first March for Science Chicago will take place on Earth Day on Saturday amid growing concern from environmental groups…