 The first Earth Day took place 50 years ago. Around that time, there were oil spills off the coast of California. A polluted river caught fire in Ohio, and the smog in Los Angeles was so thick you could barely see downtown from the Hollywood Hills. We've come a long way since 1970. The medic improvements in air quality have made us all healthier. Rivers and lakes, once filled with chemicals and raw sewage, are swimmable again. And recycling is part of daily life for nearly everyone. That's the good news. The bad news is, we've messed up the climate. The ravages of climate change are no longer far off forecast. They are happening now. But the hopeful dreams of the first Earth Day are still alive. At EESI, we know that. Our work matches the latest in energy and environmental knowledge with the urgent issues facing today's decision makers, whether in your community or in the halls of Congress. The solutions are real, resilient infrastructure, better building practices, renewable energy systems that cut costs for residents, businesses, and local communities. By making a gift to EESI, you can take a big step in solving the climate crisis and make your day an Earth Day. Today and every day.