Every year, Earth Day offers people around the world an opportunity to focus on our planet, its wellbeing and the many challenges facing it. From industrial pollution and carbon emissions to the ...

WASHINGTON — Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and ...

Voyager 1 is already the first human spacecraft to reach interstellar space and the farthest human-made object from Earth.

"Earth Day has always been an event of the people." On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across the globe celebrated the very first Earth Day. The idea was sparked by the power of the anti-war ...

While Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, may not be a major holiday that’s widely celebrated outside of classrooms, it’s more than worthy of honoring. After all, without Earth, where would we ...

World Anteater Day is a reminder that even the most unexpected creatures play important roles in maintaining the balance of ...

In 2020, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in a unique way due to socialization limits from the global pandemic: #earthdayathome. People still took action as Earth Day carried on ...

Earth Day, first observed in 1970, was established as a global call to action for environmental protection. It symbolizes humanity’s collective responsibility toward the planet, emphasizing ...

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 ...

Finding our community is the only way to save the planet. After witnessing a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara in 1969, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson began hatching the idea for what would become ...

As we observe Earth Day 2025, the world stands at a critical juncture. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” is not just a slogan—it is a direct challenge to every leader, especially those at ...