They displayed information on water pollution, pesticide use, overpopulation and biblical bases for environmentalism. Issues of focus this year included promoting recycling improvements, clean energy and celebrating God's good earth. Those issues are still important to us, only 30 years later the problems have gotten a lot worse. Calvin students in 1970 saw the need for environmental advocacy. In 2000, Calvin students are still advocating for those changes.
Environmental protection demands a revolution in values.
Our values must encompass environmental protection, and our lives should reflect our values. Looking back to Calvin College 1970, we see students taking action to educate each other and to promote the changes they saw necessary. In 2000, Calvin students must do the same, and live like Earth Day is everyday.