Earth Day… First conceived in 1969 by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin USA, it has steadily grown in relevance. But the issues it arose from are still here, and loom even larger than they did back then.

Back then overpopulation was a huge concern. It is certainly back on the agenda in 2009. And where the environment was a big motivation then, few people were concerned about global warming.

Earth Day is about celebration of the beauty of our world and also about saying “no.” “No” to over consumption, to exploitation of people and natural resources, to worship of Economy over respect for Mother nature.

It’s not just a matter of saying no though. Daily personal positive actions all year round are probably the best way to celebrate Earth Day. They are the only things that will move the necessary mountains towards a truly sustainable world within which it is a joy to live.