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 ...

Months of planning by faculty, students and alumni resulted in a full slate of Earth Day events, including a noontime speech ...

"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 ...

When the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, the founders — U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) and activist Denis Hayes — said its purpose was to draw public attention to what was at the time ...

Fifty-five years ago, on April 22, 1970, the world took note of its burning rivers and acrid air. An overdue shift in perception about the environment had arrived, and Earth Day was born. This ...

Every year, on or near April 22, Earth Day is celebrated across the country and the world to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. I was there at the ...

On the very first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, Mayor John Lindsay took the bold step of closing New York’s grand boulevard — Fifth Ave. An estimated one million ...

"Give Earth a chance" -- The prehistory of Earth Day -- Organizers -- Events -- Speakers -- The new eco-infrastructure -- The first green generation https://siris ...