Earth Day
- Every year, since 1970, World Earth Day is observed on April 22.
- It was first observed in the United States, when people took to the streets to protest against the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, which killed thousands of seabirds, dolphins, seals, and sea lions.
- The United Nations General Assembly designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day in 2009.
- It is intended to be a reminder that the healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet - and its ....
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