As Earth Day’s 50th anniversary approaches, the first observance in 1970 should stand as a story of hope for climate activists and others fighting environmental battles today, says Adam Rome, a UB ...

In spring 1970, millions of people across the United States took part in more than 12,000 events to mark the first Earth Day, heeding the call of a senator from Wisconsin who felt that pollution and ...

In that effort, the first Earth Day can be a model. The 1970 event made protecting the environment a national priority. It involved millions of Americans in an unprecedented public debate about ...

The first Earth Day — held on April 22, 1970 — succeeded in raising environmental awareness in the U.S., leading to the formation of the EPA just three months later.

The first Earth Day — held on April 22, 1970 — succeeded in raising environmental awareness in the U.S., leading to the formation of the EPA just three months later.

The first Earth Day — held on April 22, 1970 — succeeded in raising environmental awareness in the U.S., leading to the formation of the EPA just three months later.

The first Earth Day — held on April 22, 1970 — succeeded in raising environmental awareness in the U.S., leading to the formation of the EPA just three months later.

Earth Day caught fire across the country; it turned into the ultimate "happening." Altogether some 20 million people – 10% of the U.S. population – participated in 1970 Earth Day teach-ins ...

The first Earth Day — held on April 22, 1970 — succeeded in raising environmental awareness in the U.S., leading to the formation of the EPA just three months later.

The first Earth Day — held on April 22, 1970 — succeeded in raising environmental awareness in the U.S., leading to the formation of the EPA just three months later.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, promoting environmental protection and awareness since 1970.. Now celebrating its 55th anniversary, this year's Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our ...