When did Earth Day first begin? Earth Day is a concept first brought about by Gaylord Nelson, a politician and environmentalist who served as a senator and governor in the United States.

Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is often credited with founding Earth Day as a series of Environmental Teach-ins in the aftermath of the Santa Barbara oil spill, had his finger on this pulse.

Protecting the planet is a year-round responsibility, and that obligation is emphasized each April 22 when the world ...

At Kitiyepumu’ Park last weekend, more than 250 people gathered to celebrate the 17th annual Chumash Earth Day. Electric vehicles picked up folks at the Tribal Hall parking lot and brought them to the ...

This story is part of our special issue on Earth Day. Read the rest of our stories here. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the United States and nations around the world have made significant ...

The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day was a vibrant celebration of African heritage with Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem taking centre stage.

Seattle pitcher Gaylord Perry, known as the “Ancient Mariner,” picks up his 300th career victory in a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees. Perry would finish his career the following year with ...

GAYLORD— News of the historic election quickly ... said I never thought I’d live to see the day of a pope that was from the United States of America,” said Walsh. Bishop Walsh said Pope ...

Recently crowned photographer of the year at the Sony World Photography Awards, Zed Nelson has spent the last six years exploring ... The impact of humans on Earth in the last 200 years has been so ...

As the sun ages, rising temperatures will disrupt Earth's climate and ecosystem. Oxygen production will cease as water evaporates and the carbon cycle weakens. A supercomputer simulation by ...

NGC 3596 is a typical spiral galaxy, other than its straight-on orientation when viewed from Earth. The bright arms of NGC 3596 are comprised of stars, gas and dust. It is that area where the most ...

But we will only succeed if everyone plays a part. For this International Mother Earth Day, let's remind ourselves - more than ever - that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works ...