In September 1969, at a conference in Seattle, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson announced that in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration concerning the environment. The ...

For over 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated across the country, and the globe, through the mobilization for environmental causes. While it may seem strange to think of a world without ecological ...

Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It’s an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet ...

The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, came on the heels of events in the ’60s. Some point to the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969; others say the first Earth Day was inspired by the publication of ...

Earth Day is an annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth's natural resources for future generations. But just how did Earth Day come to be and what are some simple steps ...

This year, April 22 is on a Monday. It will be the 54th Earth Day celebrated since the occasion was recognized as a holiday. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 when Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin ...

SAN DIEGO — Taking care of our planet continues to be more important now than ever. With Earth Day coming up this Monday, CBS 8 wanted to take a look back at the history, now spanning more than 50 ...

Jaxon Mercer, Rachel Starr and Alonso Prieto plant a tree as they join with Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands and other community volunteers for a combined Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration ...

Earth Day is celebrated each April and draws attention to a range of issues affecting the environment. Earth Day aims to raise awareness in the hope of inspiring change. Earth Day is observed on April ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Happy Earth Day! The very first Earth Day was celebrated 54 years ago, on April 22nd, 1970… but how did this holiday get started? In the years leading up to the inaugural ...