Learn about the environmental movement

HUMANIST ASSOCIATION

The Leisure World Humanist Association will meet on Sunday, March 5, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, from 10:30 a.m.

-noon.

The title of the program is, “A Brief History of the Environmental Movement.” Club President Dave Silva will present how the environmental movement evolved, and Bob Richert will discuss environmental issues included in his soon to be published book on Humanism.

The environmental concerns most people are familiar with are very recent in human history. As the knowledge of science has expanded, so have the potential dangers humanity may face in the near future. Only a few hundred years ago the world seemed so vast that little thought was given to the impact of human activities on the environment.

On May 28, 1892, John Muir founded the Sierra Club. In 1962, Rachel Carson wrote “Silent Spring,” exposing the dangers of pesticides on the environment. Just 53 years ago “Earth Day” was first celebrated on April 22 and is now a holiday around the world.

Humanists tend to be for measures that will protect the environment because they are concerned about what kind of planet they will leave for future generations.

—Dave Silva