Ever wonder why we celebrate Earth Day, who invented it, or how to help the Earth? Read more to find out more.

1. What is Earth Day?
 
Earth Day is special day for all of us to celebrate the Earth and all it gives to us.
 
2. When is Earth Day
 
Earth is celebrated every year on April 22
 
3. Who Invented Earth Day?
 
The invention of Earth is generally given credit to three men; environmentalist John McConnell, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson, and Harvard student / environmentalist Denis Hayes.

4. Why Celebrate Earth Day?

Everyday more and more pollutants pour into our water, air, and land. Lakes, rivers, and coastal shores are becoming dangerous and harmful. It is up to us to recognize these problems and figure out how to solve them. Having a day to create this awareness is why we celebrate Earth Day.

5. Who Celebrates Earth Day?

Everyone can celebrate Earth Day. Millions of Americans participated in the first Earth Day in 1970. In 2010, over 170 countries participated in the celebration of Earth Day.

6. The Results of Earth Day

Since the celebration on the very first Earth Day over forty-years age years ago, the condition and health of the Earth’s environment has become a part of the debate in Congress, elections, and the national conscious. After 1970, laws like the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts were passed by the U.S. Congress.