Earth Day has inspired protests against the Trump administration, and for more clean energy policies, across the US throughout the month of April.

As the climate crisis becomes ever more serious, each Earth Day that comes along takes on extra significance. Established in 1970 in the US, the annual event—which is celebrating its 55th ...

The holiday remains one of the largest secular observances in the world, used to spotlight ongoing threats including plastic ...

A fortnight after the “Hands Off” mobilization brought millions to the streets, national and grassroots organizers are teaming up with pro-democracy groups for “All Out on Earth Day”—a ...

By 1990, Earth Day was celebrated by more than 140 countries across the globe. Since the beginning, organizers have been promoting events to educate the public about a variety of subjects ...

Other unions joined with support in subsequent years. One of the earliest actions taken by Earth Day organizers was an attempt to remove 12 members of Congress who supported fossil fuel companies ...

1990: Earth Day organizers are accused of “greenwashing,” long before the term was popularized. A 1990 letter published by The New Mexican states, “Ironically, even though Earth Day 1990 ...

"Our power, our planet" is the theme for the celebration of the 55th Earth Day, which is today. The organizers are calling for "renewable energy generation, globally, to be tripled by 2030." ...

An Earth Day rally at the Minnesota State Capitol brought ... Similar demonstrations were held in cities across the country. Organizers of the 50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Movement say they do ...

Since 1970, Americans have recognized Earth Day on April 22 to celebrate the planet and raise awareness about environmental initiatives, green practices and community. In 1990, Earth Day went ...

Rally organizer Jorge Sanchez Bautista ... Portland Youth Climate Strikers gather on Earth Day at Portland City Hall. From there, the group marched to Pioneer Courthouse Square.