An Earth Day No-Brainer:
 Use Science To Conquer Famine

Since 1970, we’ve recognized Earth Day every April 22.  The idea came from former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson.  After witnessing the massive 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, he became inspired to bring environmental protection to the forefront in Washington and arranged for a national teach-in on the environment as the Vietnam War raged on.
One determined public servant helped transform anti-war energy into a larger conversation about protecting Mother Earth.
Senator Nelson