Karina Sharma
Earth Day isn't just a day to go green. It’s a global movement that’s been evolving for over 50 years.
The first Earth Day in 1970 brought together 20 million people across the U.S. It sparked a new environmental awareness worldwide.
Earth Day is celebrated by over 1 billion people across 190+ countries! It’s the largest secular observance on the planet.
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It led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act.
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In 2009, Earth Day saw the first-ever digital event hosted online, proving that tech can support environmental movements.
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By 1990, Earth Day had gone global. Countries around the world began adopting environmental laws and regulations.
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While Earth Day is special, it’s a reminder that protecting our planet is a daily responsibility.
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