April 22: Happy Earth Day!

Dear Friends:

I have always had a special place in my heart for Earth Day. I remember the first one when I was in college. I also remember what a sensation was caused by that picture from space of our beautiful blue planet floating in the dark universe. It was just a picture, but it helped change our view of the world and our responsibility to it. Even earlier, in the ’60s, I remember the stir created by Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring. It was just a book, but it helped change our view of the world and our responsibility to it.

Throughout history, seemingly small or relatively unimportant actions and events have at times changed everything. I hold that thought as we enter our 7th week on the I-395 overpass with increasing support. We are starting to connect with other similar efforts to support them. There were two articles on the environment that I found uplifting today. I share them with you in the hopes you might feel more hopeful, too. Both are about people coming together to move us forward however they can.

From NPR: “Need Earth Day optimism? Here are some environmental do-gooders in your

backyard,” from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/21/nx-s1-5361352/earth-day-month-stick-

nation-buynothing

And, from the New York Times: “My Research Under Trump Started Unraveling With a Text That Read: ‘Call Me’” https://dnyuz.com/2025/04/22/my-research-under-trump-started-unraveling-with-a-text-that-read-call-me/

May we all find hope today,   

Libby