ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, is a global reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the environment. This annual event was inspired by a devastating 1969 oil spill off the coast of California that killed thousands of sea animals and significantly polluted the ocean. In response, Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes launched Earth Day in 1970, bolstering the worldwide environmental movement.
Today, around one billion people across the globe participate in Earth Day activities to support environmental protection. Here are some impactful and family-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day while making a real difference in your community.
Organize a neighborhood cleanup…