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Hood biologist discusses the meaning of Earth Day.
Byline: Karen Gardner
Apr. 22--On this 38th Earth Day, environmentalism seems to be becoming a way of life. Recycling is routine for many people, fuel efficiency again tops the list of desired characteristics for car buyers and a few endangered species are actually increasing their numbers. If this conservation mindset remains with us, humans can reverse some of the damage done, said Eric Kindahl, associate professor of biology at Hood College.
"I see this interest, this desire, to make the future better," he said.
Kindahl is also director of the environmental policy program at Hood.
Environmentalism became a populist issue in the 1920s when hats and other decorative items bore bird feathers, Kindahl said. Frank Chapman, a New York banker, counted local bird populations and realized their numbers were dropping drastically simply because many were being killed for their feathers.
"He realized we were having a tremendous impact on bird…
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