The Genius of Earth Day: How a 1970 Teach-In Unexpectedly Made the First Green Generation (2013) by Adam Rome

Abstract

1st ed. Describes the first-ever Earth Day held in 1970 and discusses the ensuing rise of the environmental movement that has since grown to become a major source of inspiration to Americans and others around the world. "Give Earth a chance" -- The prehistory of Earth Day -- Organizers -- Events -- Speakers -- The new eco-infrastructure -- The first green generation.