What is Maine Googling To Know About Earth Day?

Seems pretty basic, but some people google everything.

Others like to figure things out if they can on their own.

And then there are those that ask their spouse everything. To eliminate all 3 options above, I googled what Mainers are googling about Earth Day

When is Earth Day?

Number one question asked, and the answer is so simple I didn't have to google it. Tomorrow. Saturday. Earth Day is always April 22nd

When Was The First Earth Day?

April 22nd, 1970. So easy math, 2023 will be the 54th time Earth Day has been celebrated. A lot of candles on the cake.

Why is Earth Day Important?

The purpose of Earth Day is to raise awareness for environmental causes. And according to EarthDay.org in 1970 thanks to Earth Day, the Clean Water Act was passed. Also President Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency.

Why was Earth Day created?

Before 1970, there were basically no laws protecting the environment. Factories pumped out as much smoke as they wanted. Toxic waste could be dumped in rivers. And it was perfectly legal.

Who started Earth Day?

Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. There was also a college student named Denis Hayes who gets some credit for being involved in the process, and for helping the coordination of creation of Earth Day.

Also thousands of colleges and other schools and many thousands of students were active initially in the Earth Day movement.

Earth Day is also a day we should not only be concerned about our environment, but also a day to appreciate and enjoy our wonderful Earth by getting out and doing something "earthy"