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How Earth Day started and grew beyond founder Gaylord Nelson's dreams
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Earth Day has been recognized in the United States on April 22 since 1970. The day spurred action in Washington, D.C., to create the Environmental Protection Agency and enact laws aimed at protecting the environment.
As communities across the country celebrate Earth Day in 2025, here's what to know about the history and its founder:
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