"Earth Day has always been an event of the people." On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across the globe celebrated the very first Earth Day. The idea was sparked by the power of the anti-war ...

Spring has sprung and it's time to get outdoors and celebrate nature. And what better time to keep our planet happy and healthy than on Earth Day? See when we celebrate the holiday this year, what ...

Thursday marks the 41st Earth Day. The annual event, which always falls on April 22, is the world's largest environmental movement, according to AccuWeather. It was started in 1970 after 3 million ...

On anniversary of first Earth Day, a look at what's happened since. April 22, 2010— -- On April 22, 1970, the very first Earth Day, more than 20 million people joined in demonstrations across the ...

2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the first celebrated Earth Day, and there are several things you can do to celebrate! The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when Wisconsin senator Gaylord ...

April 22 may just seem like a normal spring day. But back in 1970, it was the first celebration of Earth Day, a holiday stressing the need for environmental reform and conservation. In the more than ...

Four large banners rise high above people's heads at the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York, New York. Four large banners rise high above people's heads at the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York ...