Earth Day - April 22 Observances - Criticism

Criticism

Writer Alex Steffen, proponent of bright green environmentalism, charges that Earth Day has come to symbolize the marginalization of environmental protection, and the celebration has outlived its usefulness.

A May 5, 2009 editorial in The Washington Times contrasted Arbor Day with Earth Day, claiming that Arbor Day was a happy, non-political celebration of trees, whereas Earth Day was a pessimistic, political ideology that portrayed humans in a negative light.

The questionable nature of companies and products involved in Earth Day related promotions has led to accusations of greenwashing.

Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS) group brings back Earth Day to human overpopulation as the main concern.

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