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 ...

Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22 to show support for the protection of the environment and our planet. Here are ...

Many marvelous things have happened since the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970: new laws to control harmful emissions, increased ways to renew, recycle, restore, inform and educate “we the people ...

The now-famous Earth rise photo of Earth was taken from lunar orbit on Dec. 24, 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission.

Children are being encouraged to write their own ‘Big Eco Song’ with the winners being offered the opportunity to record ...