Q&A: Denis Hayes, Planner of the First Earth Day, Discusses the ‘Virtual’ 50th

The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, drew 20 million people to rallies across the country. But with many people sheltering in place worldwide, this year’s events will take place online. We talk with Denis Hayes, co-founder of Earth Day, regarding the day’s 50th anniversary and what it means in the era of coronavirus.