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Barry Commoner

Earth Day 1970 was irrefutable evidence that the American people understood the environmental threat and wanted action to resolve it.

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In 1970, the large public participation in Earth Day clearly showed that many Americans recognized the dangers facing the environment. This widespread involvement demonstrated a strong desire among the population for practical steps to address these environmental problems.

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