The Colorful History of Earth Day

The Colorful History of Earth Day For 39 years, activists have gone to great lengths to draw attention to the planet's environmental needs
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Conceived as a grass-roots event, celebrated on a day chosen because it did not conflict with holidays or college exams, Earth Day has evolved into a holiday with no particular traditions or methods of observance.

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