Join the world’s largest environmental movement
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG has worked to protect the planet through environmental campaigns, climate education, and community action. Our work continues year-round, bringing people together to create a healthier future for people and the planet.
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Canopy Tree Project
Help restore the forests wildlife depends on.
Launched in 2010 to restore ecosystems and strengthen communities, our program has planted hundreds of millions of trees worldwide.
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EARTH DAY 2027
Food for Our Planet™
Food shapes our health, our environment, and our future. The theme for Earth Day 2027, Food for Our Planet™, calls for a transformation of food systems to create healthier, more sustainable futures for people and the planet.
OUR PROGRAMS
WHAT WE DO
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Canopy Tree Project
Forests protect biodiversity, absorb carbon, and sustain communities. Through the Canopy Tree Project, EARTHDAY.ORG works with partners to support tree planting, forest restoration, and a healthier planet.
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The Great Global Cleanup®
Take action against litter and waste. Join volunteers worldwide to clean up parks, streets, rivers, and coastlines.
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Climate Education
Climate education empowers students and educators to understand environmental challenges and take informed action.
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End Plastics
Plastic pollution harms wildlife, ecosystems, and communities. Together, we raise awareness and advocate for solutions.
Take action against plastic pollution
Earth Hub
Your guide to environmental action
Curiosity can change the world.
Discover ways to turn awareness into action. Explore our collection of resources, including campaign toolkits, quizzes, fact sheets and educational materials to learn more about the issues shaping our planet and find ways to get involved.
NEWS AND STORIES
Latest Stories
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Positive News You Can Use: Nature’s Biodiversity and a Greener Future
Discover four inspiring environmental progress stories from around the world.
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Don’t Miss Out on the Power of Plant-Based Eating
Consuming a diet rich in whole plant-based foods comes with an array of health benefits ranging from disease risk reduction to improved gut health.
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Rising Emissions Are Lowering Plants’ Nutritional Value
Climbing carbon emissions are causing the nutritional value of plants to fall, bringing many potential harms to human health.
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Environmental Cleanups Declutter Your Mind
Feeling anxious about the state of the world? Get outside and clean up. Discover how community cleanups can boost your mental health and help the planet.
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Keep Deforestation Out of the Defense Bill
Explore how legislative riders shaped wildlife and ocean policy, and why two proposed NDAA amendments could reshape federal forests and public review today.
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Food for Kids the European Way
Poland, England, and Spain are rewriting school lunch policy to promote healthier futures for kids. Could this be the future of school lunches?
