THE GREENHOUSE
Earth Day: What’s Better? What’s Worse?
April 24, 2020
Since Earth Day launched 50 years ago, a lot has gotten better for the planet and our environment. But some things have gotten worse. John Schwartz, a climate reporter, led a conversation with Denis Hayes, who helped launch Earth Day in 1970. They were also in discussion with the young climate leaders Vanessa Nakate and Jamie Margolin to discuss what has improved, and what has not, since the first Earth Day half a century ago.
This year marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which launched on April 22, 1970. But with millions of people around the world practicing social distancing, how will communities rally around this milestone anniversary? We created The Greenhouse, a five-part virtual event series to learn about climate change and the challenges facing our planet while at home. It was an opportunity to connect with the wider climate community, explore pressing issues with leading New York Times journalists and maintain momentum on climate action during this uniquely challenging time in human history.
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