Did you know we first celebrated Earth Day over 50 years ago? | Nightly News: Kids Edition

Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day! Did you know the very first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970? We highlight some simple things you can do to help save our planet like volunteering. Next, we highlight some student innovators! We’ll introduce you to some young inventors who are helping solve big problems. We’re at the first-ever national STEM festival with the story. Then, hoop dreams come true! Basketball star Caitlin Clark goes first overall in the most anticipated WNBA draft ever. We’ll hear from Clark as she sets her sights on professional basketball. And, girl power! Princess Peach is starring in a brand-new video game and our Kids Edition correspondent has all the details!

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