Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in ...

The holiday remains one of the largest secular observances in the world, used to spotlight ongoing threats including plastic ...

Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, with the purpose to inform people about environmental problems that needed to be addressed, according to History. Nelson was inspired by the ...

Earth Day is a global event for environmental awareness. US Senator Gaylord Nelson started it in 1970. Millions participate in events across 190 countries. The day led to the EPA and key ...

But it was a senator from Wisconsin, Democrat Gaylord Nelson, who had the idea that would become Earth Day. Nelson had long been concerned about the environment when a massive offshore oil spill sent ...

"I have lived here my whole life and I am just trying to help out wherever and whenever I can," said Brady Schulz.

Like the rest of the nation, Yakima Valley observed the first Earth Day 55 years ago, a moment some consider the start of the ...

We recently celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. The concept of a day set aside each year for teachers at all grade and age levels to spend some time discussing the environment and its ...

Earth Day is on April 22, but really, it should be every day. After all, saving the planet should be a daily occurrence, right?!? From conservation to wildlife to politics, test your environmental and ...

Earth Day started in 1970 when people — including Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson — brought attention to the impact oil spills, pollution and smog were having on the planet. "Then in January ...

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, promoting environmental protection and awareness since 1970.