CBS News Chicago An Earth Day Action Fair was held Sunday at the Chicago Cultural Center. People turned out to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the first Earth Day at the event organized by the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Zoo celebrated Earth Day on Sunday. Guests of the zoo on Trevilian Way received $5 off general admission and free parking during the Earth Day Festival ...

Earth Day began after Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin helped organize campus teach-ins and promote events to teach the public about industrial development and its legacy of health impacts.

On Earth Day, EPA union workers decry cuts to clean air and water regulations Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, Environmental Protection Agency employees and advocates call for help as ...

Earth Day, started in 1970, now sees participation from 193 countries. Join events like gardening and community clean-ups to make a difference today.

Google doodle celebrates Earth Day 2025. On the occasion of Earth Day 2025, Google has unveiled a doodle that captures the breathtaking diversity of our planet through satellite imagery.

This Earth Day, remember: Nuclear energy beats fickle sunbeams and breezes when it comes to producing steady climate-friendly power.

As the events expanded into a nationwide campaign, the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. The initial movement in 1970 is known as the largest secular day of protest in the world.

After all, Earth Day is all about celebrating our beautiful planet and learning ways to be active in taking care of it. Here are the best Earth Day activities for kids and adults. Enjoy!

Weather Explained: Earth Day The idea of Earth Day came about in the 1960s, when people starting becoming more aware of how environmental pollution threatens human health.

Earth Day has inspired protests against the Trump administration, and for more clean energy policies, across the US throughout the month of April.