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Earth Day 1990

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Peter Drekmeier
Susan Stansbury
Beth Delson
David Smernoff
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Earth Day 1990 was pivotal for the global environmental movement, and the genesis of Bay Area Action.

Editor's note: We are collecting the personal stories and memories of Earth Day staff and volunteers and will be adding much more to this page. If you'd like to contribute your memories, please contact us!

A group shot of Earth Day 1990 organizers, downtown Palo Alto. Credit: Bay Area Action Archives

The first Earth Day in 1970 was the focus of this 24-minute report from ABC News, aired April 22, 1970.

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Countdown Earth Day 1990 office, Palo Alto, CA, credit Kate Macneale, 03-1990

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