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On the first Earth Day in 1970, American soldiers were returning from war and struggling to readjust to life at home. Veterans today are also returning from foreign wars, and many find environmental work and activism helps them make the transition.
American soldiers returning from war often struggle to readjust to civilian life. Today, many veterans are turning to environmental work and activism to make the transition. Host Jeff Young talks with veterans working for clean energy, creating green jobs, and healing their own wounds by restoring habitats.