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The History of Earth Day, 1970 to 2008

Air/Publish Date: 04/22/2008
Event Date: 04/22/2008

On Earth Day, 2008, NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw recounts the history of Earth Day -- its proposal by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, the legislation enacted and progress made since.

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Earth Day '94: More Products Made from Recycled Material

Air/Publish Date: 04/22/1994
Event Date: 04/22/1994

On Earth Day '94, design critic Owen Edwards shows some of the growing number of consumer products made from recycled material, including salad bowls, carpets and t-shirts made from discarded plastic.

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Palo Alto Celebrates Earth Day Every Day

Air/Publish Date: 04/22/1990
Event Date: 04/22/1990

In 1990, NBC News profiles Palo Alto, California as a model of environmental awareness: recycling garbage, reducing waste, giving commuters incentives to use bicycles instead of cars, and planting trees.

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Earth Day 1990 Marked Worldwide in 130 Countries

Air/Publish Date: 04/22/1990
Event Date: 04/22/1990

The first Earth Day in 1970 was celebrated only in the U.S.; by Earth Day in 1990, more than 100 million people in 130 countries join environmentalist marches, projects and protests.

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Earth Day, 1990: Consumers Buying In to Eco-Products

Air/Publish Date: 04/21/1990
Event Date: 04/21/1990

On the 20th anniversary of the first Earth Day, analysts confirm that U.S. consumers show a preference for "eco-friendly" and recycled products, from solar-powered appliances to electric cars.

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Minority Report: The Environment and Social Justice on 20th Earth Day

Air/Publish Date: 04/20/1990
Event Date: 04/20/1990

On the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, minority communities -- often dumping grounds for waste and pollution -- are beginning to see environmental issues as issues of social and economic justice.

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Earth Day Essay: Eco-Progress, and Lack of It, in the 80s

Air/Publish Date: 04/20/1990
Event Date: 04/20/1990

In 1990, on the 20th anniversary of the first Earth Day, NBC Today show anchor Bryant Gumbel reviews, in a news essay, the progress made and yet to be made in protection of the environment.

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Organizer of 1st Earth Day Assesses Progress Made in 20 Years

Air/Publish Date: 04/19/1990
Event Date: 04/19/1990

In a 1990 Today show interview, Denis Hayes, an organizer of the first Earth Day in 1970, cites advances made by corporations and manufacturers in recycling and pollution control, but notes that ...

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Chancellor: Earth Day

Air/Publish Date: 04/18/1990
Event Date: 04/18/1990

In a commentary, NBC News anchor John Chancellor explains why he thinks Earth Day should be re-named Human Race Day.

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First Earth Day: Youth Speak Out

Air/Publish Date: 04/24/1970
Event Date: 04/24/1970

During the first Earth Week in 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson, co-founder of Earth Day, joins a panel to answer questions from college students regarding the Earth Day and the environment.

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First Earth Day: News Coverage on April 22, 1970

Air/Publish Date: 04/22/1970
Event Date: 04/22/1970

NBC News coverage of a range of demonstrations and protests in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and Miami on the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970--and a scientist's prescient warning of global warming.

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First Earth Day: Interview with NYC Mayor John Lindsay

Air/Publish Date: 04/22/1970
Event Date: 04/22/1970

On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day, New York City Mayor John Lindsay is interviewed live in Union Square Park; Lindsay stresses the need for more mass transit to reduce automobile pollution.

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