In 1990, the Deseret News connected with many of those who appeared on the front page of the Deseret News in 1970. Among them was Clark Ivory, a Utah developer who is heavily involved in business-community partnerships related to affordable housing issues in the state.

Millions of people around the world will pause, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. The annual event is Wednesday.

In the 56 years since its inception, Earth Day continues to influence the environment locally and internationally.

On April 6, 2026, shortly before Earth slid behind the Moon from the perspective of Orion, and the spacecraft lost radio signal with mission control for 40 minutes, the Artemis II crew captured this stunning image of Earth setting over the lunar surface.

See stunning photos of Earth taken from space by astronauts and robotic spacecraft, celebrating our home planet on Earth Day.

In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans were witnessing visible changes in the environment around them: rivers were polluted, air quality was declining

It's been 56 years since the first Earth Day, and CBS News made sure to mark the day back inn 1970. A special report was aired reporting on the massive nationwide protests that took place that day.

First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day on April 22 honors our planet and peace. The Earth has inspired filmmakers to depict humanity’s bond with nature through powerful stories - transforming environmental concerns into emotional narratives that raise awareness and encourage meaningful action.