Learn about Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson (1916–2005) and how environmental disasters of his day inspired the creation of Earth Day in 1970. On December 7, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts captured a now ...

The maiden Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970. It was organised by Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired by the widespread environmental movements of the 1960s. He received assistance from ...

Democrat U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin created Earth Day in 1970 after an oil spill in Santa Barbara. Nelson began facilitating teach-ins regarding the environment. The Earth Day ...

It has been 55 years since 1970, when a demonstration with 20 million citizens in the streets prompted the United Nations to ...

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Earth Day being celebrated worldwide, including in Pakistan today (Saturday). The event aims to ...

The first Earth Day happened on 22 April 1970 in the USA, in response to a spill from an oil tanker. It has since grown to become a global event marked by many millions of people around the world.

The first World Earth day began in 1970. On this day, many people raise awareness of environmental issues and think about how their actions could be impacting the planet. It is also an opportunity ...

If it weren’t for their shared passion for creating a healthier, more sustainable environment, Camas residents Glen DeWillie, Randal Friedman and Molly McKay Williams — leaders of the recently formed ...