The History of Earth Day—and Why It Still Matters

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By Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on…Apr 18, 2026, 4:55 am99 ptsTrending
Fifty-six years after the first one rallied 20 million people across America, “we need to do things that make us feel more powerful.” Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood…

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