Earth Day began over 50 years ago, in 1970, with its roots in the publication of Rachel Carson’s worldwide bestseller Silent Spring (1962).

Available as an eBook… a biography of the woman who started the modern Environmental movement…

And, by 1970, Earth Day was officially on U.S. Campuses and had its first advocate: Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin

Available @ NYLI as an Ebook!

Movements move into law, and with the Environmental Protection Act came regulations… as well as state legislation…

One title of West’s acclaimed Practice series (NYLI has the whole set in print….)

And what of the history of the Environmental Protection Act? NYLI members know they can get background reports, viewpoints and news updates from ProQuest Congressional…

Just a few of the ready-made research topics available on PQ Congressional (which is included with NYLI membership)..

For legislative intent, NYLI has legislative histories in print and electronic sources…

Superfund Legislative history in print @ NYLI..

Gaylord Nelson speaks before the first Earth Day (1970)…

We hope you learned a little bit more about the origins of Earth Day as well ways to research Environmental Law. This Earth Day, explore what’s available at The New York Law Institute.…. & consider becoming a NYLI member by clicking here….

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1970). Earth Day – April 22