Earth day 22

Earth day 22 52 years ago, a junior senator from Wisconsin saw an oil spill Standing on the shores of Santa Barbara watching oil covered birds Flew home thinking there’s a job to do and I won’t rest until We find a way to fix the problem, we need action more than words He stood up tall and said “There’s no issue more critical to mankind than the quality of the environment in which we live” Keeping our earth healthy was forever on his mind He said the job’s not done and he continued to give In 1970 Earth Day was born, and Gaylord Nelson had begun a grand tradition That sparked a worldwide effort to clean our air and water and save our land We’ve come a long way, yet the job’s still not done; we’ve improved our condition So much remains to accomplish, end clearcutting of rainforests and let the trees stand Seek out alternative fuels like green hydrogen, reduce greenhouse gasses Cut oil use, quit burning coal, and don’t dump livestock waste in our streams Remember friends what’s good for Mother Earth is good for the masses Help keep her clean and healthy and she will provide many more pleasant dreams Happy Earth Day everyone! Tim Windisch 4/16/2022