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by Kevin Adjei-Darko | Apr 22, 2020
Earth Day was set up to tackle environmental issues such as climate change and pollution.
The event was started by Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.
Senator Nelson decided to take action to push back against the destruction of Earth.
Earth Day's website states: "Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution."
Earth Day led to the set up of environmental laws and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Source: The U.S Sun
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