Doom and gloom?

These images are from Earth Day 1990 held on Sixth Avenue in front of Radio City in Manhattan. All the predictions stated that in ten years it would all be over. I remember back in 1070 that they were predicting the end in ten years. Nevertheless I'm glad that they always get it wrong. It was naturally a collection of counter culture types who as it always happens in such demonstration,  ended up having a great time. What can I say; it was a fun event to cover. Of course this was before smart phones and instant messaging. I wonder what a similar event would look like with everyone looking at their phones.