MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • April 21, 2024
Earth Day is well-timed in our corner of the world, as it occurs at the peak of spring. There’s a promise of rebirth and renewal, as plants leaf out and animals return or emerge from hibernation. Earth Day was born out of an environmental movement. This movement was perhaps given a big boost by Mainer Rachel Carson, whose 1962 book, “Silent Spring,” documented the devastating effect of the use of chemicals on many birds. There is no shortage of ways we can help improve the health of the earth and all of its creatures. We can recycle, grow native plants in our yards, and turn down the thermostat in our homes a few degrees. Earth Day should inspire us to do all we can to reduce the carbon emissions that are heating our planet. ~ Herb Wilson