Earth Day: Born Out of Crisis, A Peaceful Protest That Changed the Nation

Earth Day was created in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson in response to an oil spill and environmental concerns.
The first Earth Day saw 20 million Americans take to the streets in peaceful protest, making it the largest protest in human history at the time.
Earth Day led to new environmental laws and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Earth Day is now celebrated by over a billion people every year in more than 100 countries.
Despite progress, environmental issues like climate change pose serious threats, showing why Earth Day's message of environmental awareness and protection is still important today.