Earth DayThe first celebration of Earth Day was April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for environmental teach-in to be held on that day. The purpose was to make the public awaree of the destruction of the earth's natural resources. About twenty million people, mostly college students, participated in Earth Daay activities across the country. The idea for an Earth Day was first proposed in 1969 at a UNESCO meeting. The may or San Francisco, Joseph Alioto, issued the first proclamation for Earth Day in 1970.
In 1990, Earth Day was observed with a large gathering on the Mall in Washington, D. C. Participants in this event included not only students but ordinary Americans from all walks of life and celebrities. There were representatives from government agencies discussing what they were doing about pollution in the environment and conservationists who taught the crowds about the meaning of the destruction of the rain forests. The observance of Earth Day is to continue to remind mankind of the destructive forces at work in our environment on earth.
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The United Nations recognized the importance of
the global impact of the loss of the earth's natural
resources and UN Secretary U Thant issued a proclamation
for a global event. The UN proclaimed a global Earth Day
to coincide with the March Equinox. This is a day that can
be celebrated around in both the northern and the southern
hemisphere.Articles About Advertise Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Policy Site Map