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Why is Earth Day celebrated on April 22?
Earth Day helped lead to the formation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act ...
Earth Day origins: How a senator’s vision sparked environmental change in 1970
WASHINGTON — As communities across the DMV commemorate Earth Day, it’s worth remembering how this annual celebration began ...
The origins of Earth Day
Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, with the purpose to inform people about environmental problems that ...
Doylestown Proclaims Earth Day, Schedules Free Event For Saturday
Saturday's events include kid-friendly crafts, a make-your-own bird feeder, live music by Nook Nook students, kids' yoga and ...
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Earth Day forecast includes summer like temps and a few showers
Today is Earth Day! Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day in 1970! Tuesday Forecast: We are off to a partly ...
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DAVID BLACKMON: The Truth About Earth Day
When the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, the founders — U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) and activist Denis ...
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Happy Earth Day 2025! Write your name in NASA satellite images and celebrate our planet (video)
April 22 is traditionally known as Earth Day, the occasion where we pause as temporary travelers on our 'blue marble' to ...
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How the Great Lakes region inspired the first Earth Day
A senator from Wisconsin was so inspired by his love of the Great Lakes region, that he became an advocate for the ...