Whole Earth Catalog
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The Whole Earth Catalog (WEC) was an American counterculture magazine and product catalog published by Stewart Brand several times a year between 1968 and 1972, and occasionally thereafter, until 1998.
The Last Whole Earth Catalog back cover from August 1972 showing the ATS-3 satellite image of Earth used on the cover of the first issue.
Stewart Brand in 2010
Earthrise, by William Anders, Apollo 8, 1968, the cover photo of the second and third editions.
Earth Day
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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." 2025 will be the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon plant a tree on the White House South Lawn to recognize the first Earth Day.
U.S. Senator Edmund Muskie speaking at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia on Earth Day, 1970
The official logo of the Mount Everest Earth Day 20 International Peace Climb
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the Leaders Summit on Climate