How a California Disaster Inspired the First Earth Day
A 1969 oil spill off the shore of Santa Barbara helped serve as a catalyst for environmental action
Happy Earth Day.
As you probably know, April 22 is a day set aside for appreciating the environment and demonstrating support for laws that protect it.
The tradition dates back to the first Earth Day in 1970, which led to the passage of landmark environmental legislation in the United States. It was a momentous event that helped create the modern environmental movement — one whose origins can be traced to the shores of California.
