Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
- Earth Day originated in concerns over pollution during the 1960s, spurred by Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" on pesticides, leading to increased environmental awareness.
- Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin conceptualized Earth Day, expanding it beyond college campuses with activist Denis Hayes and coining the name.
- The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, garnered public support, prompting legislative action by the U.S. Congress, resulting in impactful environmental laws like the Clean Air Act.
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