The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, launched the modern environmental movement and spurred the passage of several important environmental laws. People took part in marches, teach-ins, rallies, and speeches across the country. Congress adjourned so that politicians could attend hometown events, and cars were banned from New York City's Fifth Avenue. Following Earth Day, conservation organizations saw their memberships double and triple. Within months the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created; Congress also revised the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other environmental laws.

Currently, one of the goals of Earth Day is to raise awareness and knowledge about our environment. For example, understanding how our climate is changing can help us better understand how we as communities and individuals can support a healthy habitable atmosphere.

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