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2. www.earthday.orgEarth Day: The Official Site | EARTHDAY.ORG

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   2 days ago · Visit the official Earth Day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day Earth Day.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Earth_DayEarth Day - Wikipedia

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   Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. [2] [1] [3]

4. www.earthday.org › historyThe History of Earth Day - Earth Day

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   Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Let’s take a look at the last half-century of mobilization for action: THE ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY. In the decades leading up to the first, Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles.

5. www.bbc.com › news › science-environment-68610073What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved? - BBC

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Earth Day is a global event which aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. It takes place every year on 22 April. It was set up in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator...

6. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › earth-dayEarth Day - National Geographic Society

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   Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth's natural resources for future generations.

7. www.earthday.org › earth-day-2021Earth Day 2021 - Restore Our Earth™ | EARTHDAY.ORG

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   Get info on Earth Day Live 2021 events on April 20-22, when the world will come together for 3 days of climate action to Restore Our Earth.

8. www.history.com › topics › holidaysEarth Day 2024 - Origins, Theme, Celebration | HISTORY

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   Oct 27, 2009 · Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2024 is on Monday, April 22. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended...

9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › science-environment-68610073What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved? - BBC

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Earth Day is a global event which aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. It takes place every year on 22 April.

10. www.britannica.com › topic › Earth-DayEarth Day | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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    May 8, 2024 · Earth Day, annual celebration honoring the achievements of the environmental movement and raising awareness of the importance of long-term ecological sustainability. It is celebrated on either April 22 or the day the vernal equinox occurs. Learn more about Earth Day, including its history.

11. www.nasa.gov › earth › earth-dayThe Ocean Touches Everything: Celebrate Earth Day with NASA

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    Apr 12, 2024 · Discover more about NASA’s Earth and ocean-observing fleet during an in-person and virtual Earth Day celebration on April 18 and 19.