Earth Day is celebrated across the country, and the globe, through the mobilization for environmental causes. While it may seem strange to think of a world without ecological awareness, there was once ...

From its 1970 origins to today's climate action, here's why Earth Day is observed each April 22 and what the day represents.

Millions of people around the world will pause Wednesday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This segment is part of a recurring WKBN+ exclusive show, “Let’s Grow There.” For directions on how to download the free streaming app, click here. The full segment will air Thursday, April 23, at ...

Earth Day is celebrated one each spring to promote environmental protection and awareness. Celebrating its 56th year, this year's Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," calls for people worldwide ...

The following are excerpts from a speech given by Former Senator Gaylord Nelson to the Catalyst Conference in Illinois in 1980. Nelson served as both senator and governor for Wisconsin. He is also the ...