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Earth Day -- April
22 -- marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental
movement in 1970. It has been called “the largest secular
holiday
in the world” by Earth
Day Network (EDN) – the
non-profit
organization that has promoted the event since its inception.
In 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency did not exist. The Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act had not yet been written, and pollution was much more widespread in the U.S. than it is today. On April 22, 1970, some 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. Earth Day Network. Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.
Green Sales Tax Holiday Since 2009, Missouri has suspended the state sales tax normally associated with the purchase of Energy Star qualified new appliances (up to $1500 per appliance) between April 19 and April 25 to encourage the purchase of energy efficient appliances. The tax holiday is expected to decrease the state’s carbon footprint while benefiting homeowner’s utility costs. Appliances include washers, dryers, water heaters, ovens, ranges, stoves, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators and more.
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