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Almanac: The first Earth Day

Name: Almanac: The first Earth Day
Uploaded: 2018-04-22T09:24:33-0400
Duration: 1 min 54 s
Description: On April 22, 1970, Americans took part in a day aimed at protecting the only planet we call home. Jane Pauley reports on an environmental tradition, which this year focuses on the dangers of plastic pollution.

On April 22, 1970, Americans took part in a day aimed at protecting the only planet we call home. Jane Pauley reports on an environmental tradition, which this year focuses on the dangers of plastic pollution.