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  • Protecting People and the Planet

    The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment - today and every day.

    Learn more about EPA's mission

Follow along as EPA celebrates Earth Day by sharing actions, information, and updates about how YOU can celebrate Earth Day. Learn how EPA protects the environment and builds a brighter, healthier future for all. 

Countdown to Earth Day with EPA!

How many days until Earth Day?

Earth Day is April 22.

  • Share the Love this #EarthDay

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    Use our Earth Day Instagram templates below to show your #EarthDay love on Instagram Stories.

    Download the Earth Day Instagram Stories Templates
  • Protect the Planet All Year Long

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    Review this infographic to learn more about simple ways to make every day Earth Day.

    View the Earth Day infographic
  • EPA Explains...

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    The EPA Explains series explores topics that the public wants to learn more about! Whether it's a scientific, regulatory, or agency-specific topic, we've got answers.

    Discover the EPA Explains series
  • Get Outdoors!

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    Find opportunities and information about spending more time outdoors.

    Explore how you can get outdoors
  • Teach, Learn, and Share

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    Learning about how to protect the environment can be lots of fun!

    Discover resources for kids
  • History of Earth Day

    More than 20 million Americans participated in one of the largest grassroots community service movements in our history at the first Earth Day in April 1970.

    Explore the history of Earth Day
Contact Us About Earth Day to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on November 12, 2024
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