The Earth Day Network provides articles, lessons, and blogs that aid teachers in providing the latest environmental education to their students.

Earth Day has been celebrated since April 22, 1970. This day is meant to serve as a reminder to clean up and protect the environment.

Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...

Trace the advance of the environmental movement from 1948 through the 1980s. Read about the legislation promoting a healthy environment passed under both Democratic and Republican presidents.

Gaylord Nelson, a native of Wisconsin, was the founder of Earth Day. This is a short biography.

This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.

This excellent resource provided by Digital History contains a wealth of information on the environmental movement of the 1960s in America, as well as the rest of the century.

Discover background details about the history of the social movement dealing with environmentalism. Lists key environmental legislation from 1963-1980.