Who invented the earth day?

Answer 1

Gaylord Nelson, former US Senator, was the founder of Earth Day. He believed strongly that education is the key to changing people's attitudes about the environment and he devoted much of his energy to that challenge. He died at age 89 in July 2005.

Quote from Bill Clinton in 1995 regarding: THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM

"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor given to civilians in the United States. Twenty-five years ago this year, Americans came together for the very first Earth Day. They came together because of one American - Gaylord Nelson. As the father of Earth Day, he inspired us to remember that the stewardship of our Natural Resources is the stewardship of the American Dream. He is the worthy heir of the tradition of Theodore Roosevelt, and I hope that Gaylord Nelson's shining example will illuminate all the debates in this city for years to come."

Answer 2

The person generally credited (or blamed) as the originator of Earth Day was Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. A Democrat with a history of environmental boosterism, Nelson visited the California coast near Santa Barbrara in 1969 and saw the ugly results of an oil spill from an offshore drilling platform. This event is said to have inspired him, and in large part because of his efforts, the first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970.

Answer 3

It was founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970.

Answer 4

The person who founded Earth Day is Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970.

Answer 5

Senator Gaylord Nelson found Earth Day.By:Ashwin Edward Ananda Kumar Singapore Anderson primary school 6.3

Answer 6

I believe it was Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin.

Answer 7

Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day. He was a governor of Wisconsin and later a senator.

Answer 8

United States Senator Gaylord Nelson.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day.