![]() ![]() Today, Earth Day is celebrated by billions of people around the world and is observed in over 190 countries. ![]() With it the came the passing of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. His efforts were rewarded later in July of 1970 when the United States Environmental Protection Agency was created. He hoped to have environmental protection included in the national political agenda. He campaigned across the nation with the hopes of gathering public support. In 1970, a US Senator named Gaylord Nelson was inspired to raise public awareness about environmental problems. These crises negatively affect our planet’s resources, and they pose serious risk to our long-term lifestyles and health. As we enter the 21st century, we face many environmental crises including global warming, deforestation, endangered wildlife, shortages of potable water, and widespread pollution. Earth Day seeks to highlight and promote efforts dedicated to the protection of the environment. ![]()
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