Earth Day began as an environmental movement in 1970. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the widely celebrated holiday, according to EarthDay.org.
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Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, wanted to hold teach-ins about air and water pollution at college campuses and invite members of the media.
Today, April 22, 2022, is Earth Day, a time set aside to celebrate the Earth, learn about the environment, and promote conservation.
The theme for this year’s event is “Invest in Our Planet.”
Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living and confronting the climate crisis. T
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The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the protests of the 1960s, Earth Day began as a “national teach-in on the environment” and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached on university campuses.
By raising public awareness of pollution, Nelson hoped to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight.
What Can I Do For Earth Day?
1.) Change your lights.
2.) Recycle unwanted wire hangers.
3.) Fly with an e-ticket.
4.) Recycle your old phones.
5.) Use your own coffee cup.
6.) Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
7.) Go vegetarian once a week.
8.) Take shorter showers.
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