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April 22 is
Earth Day’s 50th
birthday! The event joined in, and
was created in 1970 to the government
celebrate our planet, inform passed new laws to
people about environmental conserve endangered species
problems, and inspire them to act. and cut pollution.
Before that, few laws protected our environment. Now, Earth Day is celebrated around the world.
Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin believed the We still face many challenges, such as climate
nation was ignoring vital issues. He put together a change, plastic pollution, and deforestation. But
staff to promote rallies, protests, and festivities across we can all make a difference. Turn the page to read
the United States. It worked! About 20 million people about some Earth-helping heroes.
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