Earth Day: The Official Site | EARTHDAY.ORG
WebVisit the official Earth Day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day Earth Day.
Earth Day - Wikipedia
WebEarth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
The History of Earth Day - Earth Day
WebEarth Day inspired 20 million Americans — at the time, 10% of the total population of the United States — to take to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate against the impacts of 150 years of industrial development which had left a growing legacy of serious human health impacts.
Earth Day 2021 - Restore Our Earth™ | EARTHDAY.ORG
WebGet info on Earth Day Live 2021 events on April 20-22, when the world will come together for 3 days of climate action to Restore Our Earth.
Earth Day 2024 - Origins, Theme, Celebration | HISTORY
WebOct 27, 2009 · Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2024 is on Monday, April 22. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended...
Earth Day - National Geographic Society
WebEarth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earths natural resources for future generations.
Earth Day | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 8, 2024 · Earth Day, annual celebration honoring the achievements of the environmental movement and raising awareness of the importance of long-term ecological sustainability. It is celebrated on either April 22 or the day the vernal equinox occurs. Learn more about Earth Day, including its history.
What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved? - BBC
WebEarth Day is a global event which aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. It takes place every year on 22 April. It was set up in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a US...
What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved? - BBC
WebApr 22, 2024 · It takes place every year on 22 April. It was set up in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator and environmentalist, and Denis Hayes, a graduate student at Harvard University. Both had growing...
What to know about Earth Day and how it came to be | AP News
WebApr 17, 2024 · It’s an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans and assorted trillions of other organisms. Here are answers to some common questions about Earth Day and how it came to be: WHY DO WE CELEBRATE EARTH DAY?
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