Learn about Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson (1916–2005) and how environmental disasters of his day inspired the creation of Earth Day in 1970. On December 7, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts captured a now ...

Earth's day used to be five hours shorter, and it's predicted to continue lengthening over time. Once every 24 hours, Earth completes one rotation on its axis, marking one day on our planet.

Earth Day is marked across the globe on April 22 to support environmental conservation efforts. It was first celebrated across US college campuses in 1970 — months after a massive oil spill in ...

June 30 marks Asteroid Day, a holiday observed annually to reflect on the prospect of a planet-destroying space rock striking ...

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Here at Gizmodo, we’ve advocated that “ It’s Time to Kill Earth Day. ” T he holiday can and should be more than just quick ...

This is the third Mother Earth Day celebrated within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet - and ...

Nielsen celebrated volunteerism and environmental action by recognizing our first-ever Global Volunteer Month, culminating in ...

Lower profile but no less deserving of a proper release, WB Animation’s hand-drawn Porky Pig and Daffy Duck stand-alone “The Day the Earth Blew Up” was made for Max, but went on the block ...

National Geographic questions what lies ahead for the planet—will it be saved or lost? So far, it’s impossible to predict. Change is coming for every corner of the planet. Explore what your ...

World Earth Day is a celebration that takes place every year on the 22nd of April. The first World Earth day began in 1970. On this day, many people raise awareness of environmental issues and ...