On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of “tree-huggers.” The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.
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Need Earth Day optimism? Here are some environmental do-gooders in your backyard
At a time when communities feel fractured, here’s a look at online communities taking a pragmatic approach to changing the world for the better.
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Pete McCloskey’s life reminds us how politics long in the past live on in the present
McCloskey’s story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been willing to champion are as salient as ever.
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Is it time to rethink Earth Day?
We’ve celebrated Earth Day in the United States for more than 50 years. Today, we’re taking a look at what made the first Earth Day in 1970 such a big deal, and whether the modern version needs a reboot.
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On Earth Day, Biden launched a new site to apply for Climate Corps jobs
President Biden has been trying to get young voters excited about his 2024 reelection bid, even though polls show they’re disappointed with some of his policies.
