
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. But more than five decades later – is it time for this much tamer global event to return to its radical roots? Organizer Denis Hayes recounts how – amidst other counterculture movements at the time – he transformed Earth Day from a campus teach-in to a national protest. As he approaches 80, Denis offers his best OG advice to the next generation of climate leaders. Then, environmental warriors Maria Blancas and Axcelle Campana share ideas on what a revamped Earth Day could look like – including making it a public holiday.
By CBC4.6
1515 ratings
In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. But more than five decades later – is it time for this much tamer global event to return to its radical roots? Organizer Denis Hayes recounts how – amidst other counterculture movements at the time – he transformed Earth Day from a campus teach-in to a national protest. As he approaches 80, Denis offers his best OG advice to the next generation of climate leaders. Then, environmental warriors Maria Blancas and Axcelle Campana share ideas on what a revamped Earth Day could look like – including making it a public holiday.

414 Listeners

121 Listeners

393 Listeners

47 Listeners

374 Listeners

207 Listeners

77 Listeners

69 Listeners

24 Listeners

27 Listeners

21 Listeners

166 Listeners

112 Listeners

87 Listeners

458 Listeners

8 Listeners

16 Listeners

27 Listeners

9 Listeners

92 Listeners

346 Listeners

4 Listeners

65 Listeners

116 Listeners

4 Listeners

5 Listeners

3 Listeners

5 Listeners