The first Earth Day was a shot heard around the world
- Written by Maria Ivanova, Associate Professor of Global Governance and Director, Center for Governance and Sustainability, John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston
The first Earth Day in 1972 spurred other countries to support global environmental action.Callista Images/GettyThe first Earth Day protests, which took place on April 22, 1970 brought 20 million Americans – 10% of the U.S. population at the time – into the streets. Recognizing the power of this growing movement, President Richard...
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