#the environmental movement

[tomorrowusa]

R.I.P. William Anders.

William Anders, a NASA astronaut who was part of the 1968 Apollo 8 crew who were the first three people to orbit the moon, has died in a plane crash in Washington state, according to his son, Gregory Anders. He was 90 years old. My “dad passed in an aircraft incident in the San Juan Islands,” Anders told CNN Friday evening. “The family is devastated and grieving the loss of a great pilot,” he added. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release an aircraft went down off the coast of Jones Island. [ ... ] William Anders, born on October 17, 1933, in Hong Kong, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1955 and after being commissioned in the US Air Force, he earned his pilot’s wings the following year, according to the US Naval Academy’s website. [ ... ] Anders and fellow astronauts Jim Lovell and mission commander Frank Borman, who died in November 2023, flew aboard the first lunar orbit mission in December 1968 on Apollo 8. Anders served as the lunar module pilot for the historic flight. From the spacecraft, Anders captured an iconic image of Earth showing the moon’s surface in the foreground during the Apollo 8 flight on Christmas Eve 1968, titled “Earthrise.” “We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth,” Anders famously said.

Although the first moon landing by Apollo 11 in 1969 was a great technological achievement, I think the Apollo 8 mission in 1968 may have had a greater impact on the way humans think about our neck of the cosmos.

The first flight beyond low Earth orbit put our planet in perspective and made people understand how precious and vulnerable it is.

The Earthrise photo became instantly iconic. It gave momentum to the environmental movement and the first Earth Day was marked in 1970.

BTW, the Apollo 8 command module is now on display at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry in the Hyde Park neighborhood which also includes University of Chicago.

[troythecatfish]

To protect the Palestinian mountain gazelle is to protect the land. To fight for its survival is to fight for Palestine's liberation-free, whole, and uncolonized.

[berniesrevolution]

We Have to Protect the Trees We Have Left

Without reducing the global rates of deforestation, humanity probably can’t prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

by Eleri Harris

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[wachinyeya]

From water-testing polluted rivers to measuring radiation levels, ordinary people are taking environmental research into their own hands.

[ravensvalley]

#WildHabitat

It should be built the simplest way as possible to not disturb the environment… always in tune with nature. Be concerned with protecting the natural environment and the planet.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Earth Day History

Earth Day, first observed on 22 April 1970, is considered the beginning of the modern environmental movement.

As a response to increasing environmental concerns, like the oil spill in Santa Barbara in 1969, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day to raise awareness about how to protect the environment.

Nelson and activist Denis Hayes organized teach-ins on college campuses that included various groups and organizations, drawing inspiration from protest teach-ins of the era.

With this massive mobilization, the U.S. developed key environmental laws and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created.

Earth Day 2024 Theme

The theme of Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.”

This is about fighting the big problem of plastic all over the world. Earth Day organization wants to bring people from different places together.

The goal is to make much less plastic, 60% less by 2040.

We want a future without so much plastic. This is not just about having less trash, but it is also about keeping us and the environment healthy.

[pjharvey]

people don’t appreciate enough that we live on the same planet as whales and at the same time as whales… like we missed dinosaurs but honestly it’s way better we have whales bc they’re even bigger and they don’t eat us. especially blue whales!!! 99% of all species to ever exist are extinct but the biggest animal of all time is still with us !!!

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

The Landless Rural Workers' Movement launched a campaign to support those affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

The movement also lost furniture, souvenirs, and the production of rice and agro-ecological gardens

Amid the most significant floods in the history of Rio Grande do Sul, which as of Monday (6) have killed 83 people, displaced 121,957, and left 19,368 homeless, the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) is launching a solidarity campaign. The aim is to raise funds for actions to support the families affected in the various municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul.   

Among them are around 420 families from the MST itself who had to leave their homes quickly. The force of the waters submerged five of the movement's settlements in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre.  

"With the loss of the structure of the houses, furniture, souvenirs, and the production of rice and agro-ecological gardens, where many rural workers had already replanted after the flood at the end of last year, the families are still in collective shelters," says a statement from the movement.  

The Integração Gaúcho (IRGA), Apolônio de Carvalho, and Conquista Nonoaiense settlements are in Eldorado do Sul. The Sino and Santa Rita de Cássia settlements are in the municipality of Nova Santa Rita. The towns are two of the worst affected by the floods, and humanitarian aid can only be accessed by helicopter.  

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[thoughtportal]

Patricia Johanson, Who Sought to Repair Ecosystems Marred by Humans, Dies at 84

[saturnniidae]

Cripplepunk Modern Au Hiccup

[pacificworkerscollective]

Pacific Workers Collective invites you to our Ecoimperialism speaking event April 5th at 5pm!

Hear from local groups working to free land and people from the PNW to Palestine! Space is limited so preregister at the link here: tinyurl.com/386zx2z4

[justalittlesolarpunk]

Solarpunk Sunday Suggestion

Look up your nearest Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) training group and sign up for their next session

[wachinyeya]

Europe is making history with a bold commitment to restoring nature and reversing biodiversity loss.

The newly approved Nature Restoration Law mandates that EU nations revive at least 20% of their land and marine ecosystems by 2030, marking a crucial step toward a greener future.

With 81% of natural habitats currently in poor condition, this law brings hope for environmental recovery, balancing conservation with economic concerns.

Despite opposition from some agricultural and political groups, the law passed after intense debate, proving that science and sustainability can triumph over misinformation.

Environmental organizations are celebrating this milestone, emphasizing its role in combating climate change and ensuring long-term ecological health.

This initiative isn’t just about Europe—it’s part of a global movement toward sustainability, with nations like Finland and Scotland also leading innovative environmental and social programs.

[troythecatfish]

[muirneach]

from 1972. haha okay. chuckles. we are so fucked lol

[fuldres]

Eco-Friendly Earth Design Tee