Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 and is not a federal holiday. The 2026 Earth Day theme is "Our Power, Our Planet," focusing on renewable energy. The first Earth Day was held in 1970 ...

We all call planet Earth home and benefit from having a healthy dwelling place. Earth Day, which is today (Wednesday, April 22), is a great time to reflect on our responsibility to maintain and ...

Earth is humanity's home for at least 300,000 years and has given us so much — green grass, sunny skies, breathtaking sunsets, beautiful snow and so much more — so why not celebrate it by taking one ...

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with environmental historian Adam Rome. Earth Day was born in 1970 during ...

As the world celebrates Earth Day, communities across the globe are coming together to raise awareness about climate change, conservation and the urgent need for sustainable practices. From local ...

Each year, Earth Day brings together millions of people across the globe to celebrate environmental achievements and continue to champion environmental stewardship. This year, the celebration — now in ...