Earth Day started as a U.S. national holiday in 1970 with an
estimated 20 million participants its first year alone! Now
Earth Day is an internationally observed holiday that is
celebrated in over 175 countries worldwide! It is a day to
remember that we all share one planet and need to take care of
our home. Just two days ago was the 1 year anniversary of the
Gulf oil spill. And although some scientists have stated that
the gulf is “nearly back to normal” [via The Huffington Post]
there is still evidence of what remains of the 172 million
gallons of oil spilled washing up on the shore. This in just one
example of the abuse that people inflict on this planet! Tiny
tar balls like the ones picture above (aglow under UV light they
look like little gold rocks) are still washing up on beaches all
along the coast. These photographs were taken April 2011 on a
beach in Pensacola, Florida. This year I hope you feel compelled
to do something good for the earth, even in a small way: Carry
your own reusable shopping tote,