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Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on either April 22 or the day the spring equinox occurs throughout the rest of the world.

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Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earths natural resources for future generations . Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on either April 22 or the day the spring equinox occurs throughout the rest of the world. Environmental activism during the 1960s inspired Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson to create a national celebration uniting the environmental movement. With the help of Denis Hayes, a graduate student at Harvard University, Nelson organized the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, educating participants in the importance of environmental conservation . Attended by 20 million people across the United States, the event strengthened support for legislation such as the Clean Air Act (updated in 1970) and the Endangered Species Act (1973). In 1990, Hayes organized a global Earth Day, with more than 200 million participants in more than 140 countries. Earth Day now brings together citizens and activists from around the world to raise awareness and take action regarding such environmental concerns as global warming and renewable energy . Today, the Earth Day Network (EDN) , which brings together more than 20,000 partners and organizations in 190 countries, supports the Earth Day mission year-round. This mission is founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race , gender , income , or geography , have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. The Earth Day Network pursues this mission through education, public policy , and activism campaigns. These campaigns bring together more than one billion participants every year, making it one of the largest public, secular events in the world. The Earth Day Network pursues a set of core goals:

• Broaden the meaning of environment to include issues such as climate change , green schools and environmental curricula, green jobs , and renewable energy ;
• Diversify the movement by providing civic engagement opportunities at the local, state, national and global levels around the world. Recognizing that climate change impacts our most vulnerable citizens first and most severely, EDN often works with low-income communities to bring their voices and issues into the movement.
• Mobilize communities by working with partner organizations to provide opportunities for all citizens to become active in the environmental movement.

Earth Days Core Issues This set of goals underlines Earth Day events and actions around the world, which can be organized into ten core issues. Advocacy : Supporters encourage individuals and organizations to meet with elected officials to discuss environmental issues. The online program "Million Acts of Green," for instance, encourages visitors to adopt lifestyle changes such as composting, reducing your carbon footprint, or recycling e-waste.

Climate Change : Supporters raise awareness about climate change , human contribution to those changes, and opportunities to slow the phenomenon . Many Earth Day supporters, for instance, encourage citizens to support the landmark Paris Climate agreement, set to be signed on Earth Day 2016.

Conservation & Biology : Supporters work to conserve the world's biodiversity . On Earth Day 2010, for instance, participants in Sri Lanka planted more than 100 medicinal plants throughout the tropical rain forest at Yagirala Forest Reserve. These plants can be used by local populations and will create habitats for different organisms, enhancing the biodiversity of the island nation. Education : Earth Day education programs provide educators, students, and the general public with resources and solutions to create a healthier, more sustainable planet. On Earth Day 2010, for instance, teachers and students in the Compostela Valley region of the Philippines participated in a day-long conference. At the conference, they learned about tree planting and care, participated in nature hikes, and presented their environmental action projects to the community. Energy : Advocates support projects that develop renewable energy sources and technologies as means of transitioning off of nonrenewable sources, such as coal and oil . Citizens of Qatar, for example, are invited to switch off their power for one hour on Earth Day in a symbolic stance against human contributions to global warming. Food & Agriculture : Supporters raise awareness about some farming practices, such as the use of chemical pesticides , which contribute to environmental degradation . Supporters also advocate for a greater support of organic , local, and sustainable agricultural techniques. Member organizations of this issue group include Articultores , based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which raises awareness about urban gardening and brings citizens and youth together to plant in abandoned sites in cities. Green Economy : Supporters advocate for the creation of green industries and jobs that are connected to renewable energy sources. For example, the Students in Free Enterprise group in Saskatchewan, Canada, sponsors a prize for student projects that make best use of recycled materials. Green Schools : The Earth Day Network sponsors the National GREEN Schools Campaign. The GREEN Schools Campaign includes a focus on healthy school lunches, environmental classroom activities, outreach to local and national leaders, and an emphasis on sustainable building techniques. Recycling & Waste Reduction : Supporters work to reduce the amount of waste that people produce, and increase the amount that we recycle and reuse. The Beach Bunch group of Brunei, for example, organizes beach-cleaning campaigns. Sustainable Development : Supporters promote environmental practices that respect biodiversity and the natural world. Costa Rica, for instance, has implemented the Viaje Limpio program, in which individuals and companies pay a fee for the greenhouse gases they produce through travel. This money goes to protect the rainforest, water resources, and biodiversity of Costa Rica. Viaje Limpio helps the Costa Rican economy, because biodiversity and the rain forest are important natural assets that bring thousands of tourists to the country every year. In only 40 years, Earth Day has evolved from a single day celebrating the environmental movement in the United States to a global network that empowers more than a billion people to better understand, protect, and improve the environment.

Why April 22? Earth Day falls on April 22. The day was chosen by the original event's organizer, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (for the state of Wisconsin), for simple reasons. Earth Day was an event focused on college students, and April 22 did not interfere with Spring Break, final exams, major religious holidays such as Easter, and was late enough in spring to anticipate decent weather for outdoor activities.

Margaret Mead's Holy Day "Earth Day is the first holy day which transcends all national borders, yet preserves all geographical integrities, spans mountains and oceans and time belts, and yet brings people all over the world into one resonating accord, is devoted to the preservation of the harmony in nature and yet draws upon the triumphs of technology, the measurement of time, and instantaneous communication through space." <br> Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist

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Earth Day 2024

By: History.com Editors

Updated: January 31, 2024 | Original: October 27, 2009

Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2024 will occur on Monday, April 22. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living and confronting the climate crisis. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the protests of the 1960s, Earth Day began as a “national teach-in on the environment” and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached on university campuses. By raising public awareness of pollution, Nelson hoped to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight.

Earth Day History

By the early 1960s, Americans were becoming aware of the effects of pollution on the environment. Rachel Carson’s 1962 bestseller Silent Spring raised the specter of the dangerous effects of pesticides on the American countryside. Later in the decade, a 1969 fire on Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River shed light on the problem of chemical waste disposal. Until that time, protecting the planet’s natural resources was not part of the national political agenda, and the number of activists devoted to large-scale issues such as industrial pollution was minimal. Factories pumped pollutants into the air, lakes and rivers with few legal consequences. Big, gas-guzzling cars were considered a sign of prosperity. Only a small portion of the American population was familiar with–let alone practiced–recycling.

Did you know? A highlight of the United Nations' Earth Day celebration in New York City is the ringing of the Peace Bell, a gift from Japan, at the exact moment of the vernal equinox.

Who Started Earth Day?

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, was determined to convince the federal government that the planet was at risk. In 1969, Nelson, considered one of the leaders of the modern environmental movement, developed the idea for Earth Day after being inspired by the anti- Vietnam War “teach-ins” that were taking place on college campuses around the United States. According to Nelson, he envisioned a large-scale, grassroots environmental demonstration “to shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda.”

Nelson announced the Earth Day concept at a conference in Seattle in the fall of 1969 and invited the entire nation to get involved. He later recalled:

“The wire services carried the story from coast to coast. The response was electric. It took off like gangbusters. Telegrams, letters and telephone inquiries poured in from all across the country. The American people finally had a forum to express its concern about what was happening to the land, rivers, lakes and air—and they did so with spectacular exuberance.”

Denis Hayes, a young activist who had served as student president at Stanford University, was selected as Earth Day’s national coordinator, and he worked with an army of student volunteers and several staff members from Nelson’s Senate office to organize the project. According to Nelson, “Earth Day worked because of the spontaneous response at the grassroots level. We had neither the time nor resources to organize 20 million demonstrators and the thousands of schools and local communities that participated. That was the remarkable thing about Earth Day. It organized itself.”

On the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, rallies were held in Philadelphia, Chicago , Los Angeles and most other American cities, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. In New York City , Mayor John Lindsay closed off a portion of Fifth Avenue to traffic for several hours and spoke at a rally in Union Square with actors Paul Newman and Ali McGraw. In Washington, D.C. , thousands of people listened to speeches and performances by singer Pete Seeger and others, and Congress went into recess so its members could speak to their constituents at Earth Day events.

The first Earth Day was effective at raising awareness about environmental issues and transforming public attitudes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Public opinion polls indicate that a permanent change in national priorities followed Earth Day 1970. When polled in May 1971, 25 percent of the U.S. public declared protecting the environment to be an important goal, a 2,500 percent increase over 1969.” Earth Day kicked off the “Environmental decade with a bang,” as Senator Nelson later put it. During the 1970s, a number of important pieces of environmental legislation were passed, among them the Clean Air Act, the Water Quality Improvement Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. Another key development was the establishment in December 1970 of the Environmental Protection Agency, which was tasked with protecting human health and safeguarding the natural environment—air, water and land.

What Do You Do For Earth Day?

Since 1970, Earth Day celebrations have grown. In 1990, Earth Day went global, with 200 million people in over 140 nations participating, according to the Earth Day Network (EDN), a nonprofit organization that coordinates Earth Day activities. In 2000, Earth Day focused on clean energy and involved hundreds of millions of people in 184 countries and 5,000 environmental groups, according to EDN. Activities ranged from a traveling, talking drum chain in Gabon, Africa, to a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 

Today, the Earth Day Network collaborates with more than 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries. According to EDN, more than 1 billion people are involved in Earth Day activities, making it “the largest secular civic event in the world.”

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• Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and is one of the biggest environmental protest movements on the planet.
• The theme of Earth Day this year is 'Planet vs. Plastics' - campaigners are calling for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040.
• The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 finds that environmental risks make up half of the top 10 risks over the next 10 years.

“Good evening, a unique day in American history is ending. A day set aside for a nationwide outpouring of mankind seeking its own survival.”

Those were the words of US TV presenter Walter Cronkite as he described the aftermath of the first Earth Day back in 1970.

Here’s what you need to know about Earth Day in 2024.

What is Earth Day and what is the theme in 2024?

Earth Day is an international day devoted to our planet. It draws attention to the environment and promotes conservation and sustainability. Each year on 22 April, around 1 billion people around the world take action to raise awareness of the climate crisis and bring about behavioural change to protect the environment.

Participation in Earth Day can take many forms, including small home or classroom projects like planting a herb garden or picking up litter. People also volunteer to plant trees, join other ecological initiatives or take part in street protests about climate change and environmental degradation.

Official Earth Day campaigns and projects aim to increase environmental literacy and bring together like-minded people or groups to address issues such as deforestation, biodiversity loss and other challenges .

The global theme for this year's Earth Day is ' Planet vs. Plastics ', which recognizes the threat plastics pose to human health and with campaigners demanding a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040.

From 23 to 29 April 2024, governments and NGOs from around the world will gather in Ottawa to continue negotiating the terms of the United Nations Global Plastic Treaty .

How did Earth Day begin?

Millions of people took to the streets of US cities and towns on 22 April 1970 in mass protests over the damage being done to the planet and its resources. Amid the demonstrations, protesters brought New York City’s usually bustling Fifth Avenue to a halt, while students in Boston held a “die-in” at Logan Airport. The environmental impact of the post-war consumer boom was beginning to be felt at that time. Oil spills, factory pollution and other ecological threats were on the rise, with little if any legislation in place to prevent them.

The protests brought together people from all walks of American life – accounting for about 10% of the US population – to demonstrate and voice their demands for sustainable change. The Earth Day website calls it the birth of the modern environmental movement.

What led to the street protests in 1970?

Concerned about increasing levels of unchecked environmental destruction, Junior Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin suggested a series of “teach-ins” on university campuses across the US in 1969 to raise awareness of environmental threats. Nelson was joined by Congressman Pete McCloskey and activist Denis Hayes to organize the teach-ins, but the group soon recognized an opportunity to broaden the event’s appeal beyond student populations.

The newly named Earth Day protest events attracted national media attention and support from around 20 million Americans across age and political spectrums, occupations and income groups.

What did the protests achieve?

The Earth Day demonstrations left an indelible mark on US policy. By the end of 1970, the US Environmental Protection Agency came into being and a stream of laws followed to help protect the environment . These included the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Clean Air Act. Further legislation was soon introduced to protect water quality and endangered species, and to control the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides.

When did Earth Day go global?

Earth Day went beyond the US in 1990. Around 200 million people from 141 countries joined efforts to boost recycling around the world that year, paving the way for the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Climate change poses an urgent threat demanding decisive action. Communities around the world are already experiencing increased climate impacts, from droughts to floods to rising seas. The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report continues to rank these environmental threats at the top of the list.

To limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C and as close as possible to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, it is essential that businesses, policy-makers, and civil society advance comprehensive near- and long-term climate actions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

The World Economic Forum's Climate Initiative supports the scaling and acceleration of global climate action through public and private-sector collaboration. The Initiative works across several workstreams to develop and implement inclusive and ambitious solutions.

This includes the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, a global network of business leaders from various industries developing cost-effective solutions to transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. CEOs use their position and influence with policy-makers and corporate partners to accelerate the transition and realize the economic benefits of delivering a safer climate.

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This “Earth Summit”, as it became known, led to the formation of the UN Convention on Climate Change and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity , along with the Commission on Sustainable Development to monitor and report on the implementation of Earth Summit agreements.

And as citizens were increasingly concerned with corporate impacts on the natural environment, big and small businesses started to feel the pressure to consider sustainability in their practice.

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As the millennium loomed, the Earth Day movement turned its attention to the growing reality of the impending climate crisis with a clear message for world leaders and business: urgent action is needed to address global warming.

It’s a message that is even more relevant today. The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that without further immediate action to curb greenhouse gas emissions, the world is on course for temperatures 3.2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. This level of warming would be catastrophic for the planet and all life on it, including humans.

The year 2023 was the hottest ever recorded .

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 finds that environmental risks make up half of the top 10 risks over the next 10 years, with extreme weather events, critical change to Earth's systems, biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse being the top three.

Nature is our biggest ally in fighting the climate crisis and has slowed global warming by absorbing 54% of human-related carbon dioxide emissions over the past 10 years. Yet, we are losing animals, marine species, plants, and insects at an unprecedented rate, not seen in 10 million years . Threats from human activity for food production and ocean use, infrastructure, energy and mining endanger around 80% of all threatened or near-threatened species .

Earth Day has become a leading light in the fight to combat climate change and nature loss. As we celebrate its 54th anniversary, we must make use of this truly global movement to act, as citizens and governments, as consumers and businesses, and as individuals and communities. Our survival could well depend on it.

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33 Ideas To Meaningfully Celebrate Earth Day (2024)

April 22 is Earth Day! This annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the issues most impacting our planet — and celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth.

While the urgency of climate justice should inspire us all to spring to action on Earth Day — so should the exciting progress we’re already making.

So, this Earth Day, we invite you to look for the helpers , make your own meaningful changes for the planet, and tap into joy as a boundless resource for resistance and change. 

We’ve gathered some ideas to celebrate and nurture the planet, but first, here are a few quick facts about Earth Day!

5 Facts About Earth Day

• Earth Day was started by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to promote environmental policies on a national scale.
• Following the first Earth Day, Congress authorized the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency .
• Earth Day also led to the passage of the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts .
• In 1990, Earth Day went global and mobilized 141 countries to participate in protecting the environment. 
• The date April 22nd was chosen for Earth Day to maximize the number of university (and K-12) students that could participate in celebrating the holiday.

We already know it’s important to learn more about and advocate for the health of the planet (and the people on it!) every day of the year, but it’s helpful to have somewhere to start. We’ve created a guide on how to celebrate Earth Day this year.

By the way, some of the links in this article (like books!) are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!

Activities and Ideas: How To Celebrate Earth Day

Learn about the real environmental problems we’re facing..

Knowledge is power, and staying up-to-date with the challenges facing our planet helps us create better solutions, fight for equity and justice, and make real, lasting change.

It’s important that we confront the realities of the problems we’re up against. Here are a few facts to know and explore about our personal impact:

• Global average temperatures are on the rise , thanks to greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide. Since 1880, Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit per decade, but the rate of warming since 1981 is more than twice as fast , clocking in at 0.32 degrees Fahrenheit per decade. 
• The average annual carbon emissions per American is 20 tons, compared to a world average of 4 tons. 
• Food waste is also a major problem — a third of the world’s food supply is wasted every year , while 30% of the global population lives in a state of food insecurity . 
• The people in America most impacted by climate change are Black, Hispanic, and Latinx communities — who are statistically less likely to be responsible for climate harm .
• Systems of overconsumption and extraction lead to depleted environments and social inequity, as 80% of the world’s natural resources are used by just 20% of the population . 
• Personal responsibility is important, but it’s also key to remember that, according to the BBC , the fossil fuel industry has made an estimated $2.8 billion in profits per day for the last 50 years, governments around the world currently spend $1.9 trillion per year on environmentally harmful subsidies , and a small number of companies are responsible for a significant percentage of global emissions. 

While these are only a handful of examples of the challenges we’re up against, their impact is devastating. The results of climate change lead to some of the following predicaments:

• Extreme weather disasters , like floods, storms, droughts, and heatwaves are on the rise — and so is the displacement of people impacted by climate disasters .
• The global economy loses billions of dollars annually due to climate disasters , damage to infrastructure , lost productivity , and increased healthcare costs .
• Things like ocean acidification and deforestation impact plants and animals , leading to decreased biodiversity across the planet .
• Human health is threatened in a myriad of ways ; as we experience increased respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, allergies, food- and water-borne illnesses, infectious diseases, injuries, hunger, and threats to mental health. 
• Rising sea levels and melting ice can and will threaten coastal communities and low-lying islands — often where many Indigenous peoples live . 
• Food insecurity and water scarcity are exacerbated. 

All of this is bad news. But keep reading, because we have good news…

Read good news about the progress we’re making in the fight against climate change. 

Okay, so that was a lot to start out this list of Earth Day “celebrations.” But, fear not! There is hope, we promise. 

Plus, climate doom really doesn’t do much to help . So, once you’re feeling educated and informed about all the big climate challenges we have to face, give yourself a little boost of hope by learning more about some climate solutions worth celebrating.

We’re all about good news at ​​Good Good Good. And climate good news is our favorite. Here are a few to get you feeling inspired:

• Some animals are already rebounding ( butterflies , whales , tigers , bison , gorillas , and ugly animals !) thanks to thoughtful conservation efforts! 
• All of our action to restore the ozone layer since 1989 has paid off — and now it’s poised to make a full recovery ! Climate action works!
• Communities have already begun coming together to organize community composting efforts , build disaster-resilient neighborhoods , plant more urban trees to combat environmental racism, use building materials that absorb CO2 , turn sewage (yuck!) into green energy (yay!) , buy electric school buses , and paint streets white to reduce heat.
• People are even rethinking entire ways of organizing society and our economy to better serve people and planet. ( Doughnut economics , charging companies for producing trash , and governments paying to repair your stuff … to name a few.)
• Indigenous communities have long cared for the planet and continue to do so. In just the last few years, they’ve driven two oil companies out of the Arctic , are creating innovative solar solutions, continue to share their time-honored farming techniques , and are restoring and caring for forests in Colombia , California , and the Amazon Rainforest .
• We’re protecting oceans and marine life by… sinking old buses into harbors , adding oysters to filter polluted waters, 
• All kinds of people are stepping up to take climate action — from combat diving veterans and ‘ youth councils ’ to motorcycle fans and your retired grandma .
• And in weird good news … acrobats are using parkour to fight light pollution , coffee farmers are reducing food waste with delicious cascara , a brewery puts carbon emissions back into beers , a Google competitor plants trees with every search , a soccer club just went carbon-neutral , trees are tweeting , and scientists invented a sustainable kind of glitter made from fruit instead of microplastics .

​​→ Explore even more good news stories in our environmental good news hub

And check out our annual Environment Edition of our (fully carbon-neutral) Goodnewspaper !

Watch documentaries about the Earth.

Documentaries help us visualize and better understand big, overwhelming issues like climate change.

There is no shortage of Earth-centric documentaries and docuseries — and we’ve curated a whole list.

→ Explore the best documentaries about climate change

Subscribe to podcasts about the environment.

There’s nothing like an emotional support podcast that educates us and journeys with us to the gym, grocery store, or daily commute.

Here are a few environment-saving podcasts to tune into on Earth Day this year: 

• Outrage & Optimism
• Sustainababble
• The Joy Report
• Temperature Check

Read books about protecting the planet.

Saving the world sure would be a lot easier if we all had a guidebook. The good news is that so many environmental experts have lended their brilliance to books you can ethically buy or check out from your local library — so you can start learning even more about this beautiful planet we call home.

• “Climate Optimism: Celebrating Systemic Change Around the World” by Zahra Biabani ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “Saving Us: A Climate Scientists’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World” by Katharine Hayhoe ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Tim Flannery ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “A Bigger Picture: My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis” by Vanessa Nakate ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions” by Greta Thunberg ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “How to Save Our Planet: The Facts” by Mark Maslin ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )

Learn about the Native lands you live on.

Climate activism has been built on the foundation of so many Indigenous communities, and the least we can do is learn more and acknowledge the stolen land on which we all live. 

Learn more about the specific land you occupy through this interactive map , which outlines Native communities across the globe.

Subscribe to some new sustainability newsletters.

There are plenty of reasons to subscribe to reputable climate-related newsletters: Because climate change is left out of relevant reporting , it’s utterly overwhelming to keep track of the latest environmental news, or it’s just much more accessible to find factual, hopeful non-paywalled news this way.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite sustainability newsletters to learn more and help combat climate change.

→ Explore the best climate and sustainability newsletters

Learn about intersectional environmentalism.

Intersectional environmentalism is a movement that demands that our planet and its people are both cared for and seen as interconnected. 

Developed and coined by Leah Thomas (the author of “The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet” ), the study of intersectional environmentalism is integral to everyone’s work as both climate and social justice activists. 

​→ Learn about intersectional environmentalism

Read and share quotes about the planet.

Sometimes, the experts can just say it better than we ever can. A good quote goes a long way to celebrate our favorite awareness holidays , and Earth Day is no exception!

We’ve thoughtfully curated several collections of quotes worth reading and sharing on this most special of days. Check out these articles:

• Best Earth Day Quotes
• Best National Parks Quotes
• Best Quotes About Trees
• Best Quotes From Yvon Chouinard
• Best Quotes From Jane Goodall

Plant or support a local community garden.

Connect with people in your existing local gardens , plant your own small patch of vegetables, or assist in food distribution and urban landscaping projects.

There are plenty of ways to get involved! Whether you’re a soil genius, or a skilled marketer who can spread the word about fresh produce, you can play a part in building a regenerative agriculture system right in your own backyard. 

Clean up litter in your community.

Cleaning up litter in your community is a small but mighty way to volunteer your time for the sake of the planet.

Register for a cleanup kit from Keep America Beautiful and track your cleanup progress with the Clean Planet Project app, too!

Restore nature in your area. 

There are so many opportunities to get involved in nature conservation, no matter where you live. Plant trees and native plants, help restore wildlife habitats, and team up with local experts to keep your community in harmony with nature and wildlife. 

You can visit The Nature Conservancy’s volunteer guide to find various volunteer opportunities near you. 

Help with wildlife and environmental research in your area. 

You don’t have to be a tenured professor to engage with environmental and wildlife research! Become a citizen scientist and help gather information for the pros. Here are a few fun ways to do that:

• Help out the Great Sunflower Project by planting lemon queen sunflowers in your yard. Once they bloom, all you have to do is count the number of pollinators that land on the sunflowers in five-minute segments. 
• Count birds! For real, that’s all you have to do. Celebrate migration season , count the birds you see in your area, and submit your data through eBird to help scientists track wildlife.
• You can also remotely count penguins and iguanas ! Seeing a theme here? 
• Not super stoked on any of these options? Comb through all kinds of projects of various disciplines with Zooniverse and see where you can best contribute to real-life research!
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Donate to environmental justice organizations in your community. 

Indigenous and Black communities have been at the forefront of the environmental justice movement since the beginning. Yet, they lack access to the necessary funds and resources they need to protect our planet. 

When donating to environmental organizations this Earth Day, practice intersectionality , and redistribute wealth to grassroots organizations that count on your support to survive. Here are a few we recommend:

• Intersectional Environmentalist
• Black Farmer Fund
• Climate Justice Alliance
• Sunrise Movement
• Indigenous Environmental Network 
• Honor The Earth
• Living Lands & Waters

Urge your elected officials to enact meaningful climate legislation.

Every day is a good day to call your elected officials and urge them to take action against climate change. Whether it’s a fee for plastic bags in your city, or a campaign to stop a major oil rig across the country, any climate-forward legislation matters.

Not sure where to start? #Call4Climate and the Citizens Climate Lobby are great resources to turn to.

Work with political groups to champion environmental justice.

Check out the Citizens Climate Lobby and the Sierra Club to learn more about getting involved with political groups to champion environmental justice. 

Volunteering can look like canvassing, writing postcards, testifying to your local elected officials, or registering people to vote. No matter your type of activism , this work truly matters!

Make small lifestyle changes that benefit the planet.

We know nobody can ever be completely “zero waste,” but that doesn’t mean simple lifestyle or sustainability changes are unimportant! Even a few small changes can make a big difference. Here are a handful you can consider starting this Earth Day:

• Make energy-efficient home swaps .
• Choose seasonal produce next time you get groceries.
• Try to buy — and waste — less. And if you do need something, consider investing in mindful eco-friendly (or pre-loved!) products .
• Compost your food scraps. 
• Consider going meatless on Mondays.
• Commit to going a year without using plastic water bottles.
• Switch to paperless billing.

As you begin to find small ways to be more environmentally conscious in your everyday life, you’ll likely find more ways to create an even bigger positive impact over time. Let Earth Day be the start of a new personal trend.

Shop sustainably.

Listen, before we get any further, we have to remind you that you do not need to spend any money to take better care of the planet! The best way to be sustainable isn’t to buy the hot new eco-friendly items on the market, but to use up what you already have.

That being said, we know that sometimes even our most beloved essentials reach the end of their life cycle, and you want to be intentional when you buy something new. We have a whole section of our website dedicated to ethical shopping ! 

A big tip when making an eco-conscious purchase? Know how to spot greenwashing (and avoid it), look for sustainable materials and sourcing, and lean toward brands with certifications keeping them accountable, like Climate Neutral, B Corp, or 1% for the Planet! 

In the meantime, here are a couple of sustainable shopping guides to get you started:

• Best Online Thrift Stores for Second-Hand Clothes
• Consumable Gift Ideas
• Best Sustainable Bedding Brands
• Best Sustainable Bed Frames
• Best Sustainable Mattresses
• Best Sustainable Rugs
• Best Sustainable Candles
• Best Rechargeable Electric Lighters
• Best Recycled Glassware
• Best Eco-Friendly Products for Every Room In The House

Attend an Earth Day event.

Being in community with other climate activists and Earth-lovers is the best way to spend Earth Day. And the best part? There are so many Earth Day events around the globe!

Check out the official Earth Day website for a map of events , or check listings on Eventbrite and Facebook to find cleanups, seminars, celebrations, and more near you. 

Host a clothing swap in your community.

The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world . Aside from ditching fast fashion brands and shopping secondhand , you can also coordinate a clothing swap with your friends and fellow tree-huggers. 

Share your most beloved pieces, try new trends without the guilt of buying something new, and keep your clothes out of landfills all at once!

Go car-free for the day (and then see if you can keep it up). 

While you’re bopping around town at events and clothing swaps, see if you can carpool, take public transit, or ride your bike! 

There are plenty of ways to live without a car , and even if you just give it a go for one day, you might see that it’s a lifestyle shift you want to seriously consider.

Visit a local farmer’s market.

Boost your local agriculture economy! By late April, most major cities will certainly have farmer’s markets open and thriving, so Earth Day gives you the perfect excuse to source some in-season produce from your local growers.

If you’re not able to find a big market, definitely use the Farmstand app to find roadside farm stands to shop, too.

Plant native pollinators.

The real VIPs of Earth Day? Very important pollinators, baby. If you don’t already have a native pollinator -friendly yard or landscape, this is absolutely the time to start planting grasses and plants to help those busy bees (and hummingbirds) thrive.

You can find a list of native pollinator plants by state or region , and grab some seeds at your local nursery or home and landscape store. 

Visit a national park.

A visit to a national park is an opportunity to enjoy nature, protect the planet, and celebrate time with friends, family, and fellow park-goers. Of course, make sure you take good care of your public lands when you visit!

→ Explore all of our national parks-related articles

Celebrate National Park Week.

National Park Week actually kicks off on Earth Day, making it easy for you to continue your celebration of and care for the planet through the end of the month. Participate in activities and events to practice stewardship and appreciation for conservation efforts and public lands.

→ Explore our ‘How To Celebrate National Park Week’ guide

Spend time in nature.

The easiest way to celebrate this special day is by spending time in the great outdoors. Take a picnic to a local park, swing in a hammock (responsibly), go on a hike, or even pogo-stick to your heart’s content. 

Whichever way you choose to breathe in the fresh air, nature is calling. 

Highlight Earth Day in your company newsletter or blog.

Instead of using your company emails or website to highlight a sale or promotion, consider using it as an opportunity to discuss the importance of climate action. 

Include action items, celebration opportunities, and more, for your team, customers, and community to learn more about protecting the planet. 

Please feel free to share, quote, and link to this article as a resource in your newsletter or on your blog!

Enforce eco-friendly policies and practices in the workplace. 

Nominate yourself as your workplace’s resident Earth Lover, and help implement eco-friendly practices in the office. Compostable kitchenware in the break room? Getting rid of meat at company events? Investments in solar power? Helping your employees commute sustainably ? Energy efficient tech swaps? Printer restrictions to conserve paper and energy? The world is your oyster!

Get certified by 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral, or B Corp.

Certification organizations like 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral, and B Corp are amazing at helping to keep companies accountable when it comes to sustainable and ethical business. It’ll help your customers trust you, and you’ll find lots of support from other businesses working to operate more sustainably and thoughtfully! 

For Kids / At School

Read kid-friendly books about climate change and the environment..

Take story time outside and read some informational books about the planet! The amount of kid-focused climate content out there is astonishing, and we have the power to help shape the next generation through simple educational tools and priorities. 

Here are a few kids books about the planet to add to your bookshelf:

• “Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired The Environmental Movement” by Stephanie Roth Sisson ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “Old Enough to Save the Planet” by Loll Kirby ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet” by Jess French ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The First Rule of Climate Club” by Carrie Firestone ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference” by Greta Thunberg ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )
• “The Fog” by Kyo Maclear ( Bookshop ) ( Amazon )

Go on a nature walk or litter cleanup field trip.

Most kiddos will jump at the chance to take class outside — so let them! Go on a nature walk, plan a litter cleanup at recess, or even plan a fun scavenger hunt to learn more about the local environment.

Do an eco-conscious craft.

Get even more creative at the craft table and use recycled, found, or natural materials with your crew! Here are just a few ideas of how you can turn craft time into an eco-conscious learning experience:

• Make your own paper
• Plant a terrarium.
• Use leaves and other natural materials to make a self-portrait.
• Make an eggshell mosaic.
• Create collages with fabric or paper scraps.
• Learn how to sew or repair clothes and shoes.

Celebrate Earth Month, too.

Caring for the environment isn’t just about one day of lessons and actions. Help engrain this idea by continuing to focus on ways to practice sustainability. Start by simply highlighting Earth Month... and then — as April ends and May begins — continue to talk about the planet. Imagine the impact of a new generation of kids practicing environmentalism all year long.

→ Explore ideas on celebrating Earth Month

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we celebrate earth day.

Millions of people around the world celebrate and recognize Earth Day as a means to both advocate for and protect the planet and its resources. Earth Day puts a collective global focus on celebrating and preserving the earth’s beauty for decades and centuries to come.

What is the theme for Earth Day 2024?

The theme for both Earth Day and Earth Month 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” This year’s theme focuses on widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, with the goal of pushing for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution and an end to fast fashion.

What was the theme for Earth Day 2023?

The theme for Earth Day 2023 was “Invest In Our Planet.” This year’s theme focuses on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part — “everyone accounted for, everyone accountable.”

Which president started Earth Day?

Earth Day was started by Senator Gaylord Nelson in the spring of 1970 to bring environmental issues to the national agenda. President Richard Nixon was the first to celebrate Earth Day the following year and signed a proclamation for Earth Week , as well.

What day is Earth Day?

Earth Day is held every year on the same day, April 22. This year, Earth Day is on Monday, April 22, 2024.

When is Earth Week?

Earth Week is celebrated the week leading up to Earth Day. This year, Earth Week is held from Tuesday, April 16 to Monday, April 22, 2024.

Does every country celebrate Earth Day?

According to EarthDay.org, more than 195 countries are celebrating Earth Day this year.

What are some other environmental holidays?

Honoring and celebrating the earth goes beyond Earth Day, Earth Week, and Earth Month . We’ve curated a list of all environmental and sustainability holidays, weeks, and months to celebrate — all year long. 

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What is the Earth Day 2024 theme? Find out when Earth Day began and how to go green

While being environmentally conscious is important all year long, Earth Day is an extra opportunity to do your part in keeping our planet happy and healthy.  

Whether you need a refresher on the holiday or want to learn how to go a step further than reducing, reusing and recycling, here’s the rundown on the history of Earth Day and ways to celebrate.  

What is Earth Day? 

Earth Day is observed each year. It aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and promotes eco-friendly practices, such as cutting back on driving and cleaning up litter, to mitigate environmental concerns like pollution, climate change and excessive energy usage, according to Almanac.  

When is Earth Day? 

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22.  

This year, April 22 is on a Monday. It will be the 54th Earth Day celebrated since the occasion was recognized as a holiday.  

The first Earth Day 

Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 when Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator, and John McConnell, a San Francisco activist, each asked the country to join a grassroots demonstration to raise awareness about air pollution, the effects of pesticides and toxic drinking water, according to Almanac.  

Rallies took place across the country, with 20 million Americans participating, resulting in the U.S. government creating the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of the year and following up with laws like the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. By 1990, Earth Day became so popular that it was celebrated by more than 140 countries, according to National Geographic Kids .

What is the Earth Day 2024 theme? 

Each year, Earth Day has a theme that highlights an environmental concern.  

The theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics,” which highlights EarthDay.org’s commitment to demanding a 60 percent reduction on the production of all plastics by 2040, the organization said.

According to the National Park Service , the four goals of this year’s Earth Day theme are:

• Widespread awareness; educating people about the harms of plastic pollution and the importance of ending it.  
• Phasing out single-use plastics; an estimated 14 million tons of plastics end up in the ocean annually, reports NPS, and microplastics are found in increasing quantities in our world and the human body.  
• Demanding policies ending fast fashion; nearly 70 percent of clothing is made using crude oil, and the clothing and apparel industry is one of the most polluting, with synthetic textiles contributing to 60 percent of the microplastics in the environment, according to NPS.  
• Investing in innovative technologies; implementing innovative technology, like bioplastic packaging made from renewable sources and using longer wear tires less prone to shedding dust, can reduce plastic use and the environmental impact of society.  

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Previous Earth Day themes, according to Earth Reminder , include:  

• “Invest In Our Planet” for Earth Day in 2022 and 2023.  
• “Protect Our Species” for Earth Day in 2019.  
• “Environmental and Climate Literacy” for Earth Day in 2017. 
• “Mobilize the Earth” for Earth Day in 20212. 
• “Trees Please” for Earth Day in 2008. 

Ways to celebrate Earth Day 

Big or small, any actions that reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability are worthwhile in the pursuit of a healthier, livable planet.  

Without having to spend any money, here are a few ways to make your everyday practices more sustainable, from National Geographic Kids: 

• Using a reusable bag, which prevents the use of 600 plastic bags.  
• Shutting down a computer when it’s not in use. This cuts energy consumption by 85 percent.  
• Walking instead of driving, when applicable. Every mile walked instead of driving is nearly one pound of pollution that is kept out of the air.  
• Recycling. A recycled soda can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours. 
• Volunteering to pick up trash or collect recyclables in your area.  
• Spreading the message about sustainability and conservation.  
• Limiting your water usage. Turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth can save up to eight gallons of water a day.  
• Turning off lights when you don’t need them on, that also saves money on bills.  
• Planting native trees and plants to encourage pollinator gardens and support local ecosystems. 
• Reducing, reusing and recycling.  

If you’re looking for more ways to make your habits eco-friendly, Almanac recommends refraining from using pesticides and chemicals in gardens, switching to biodegradable kitchen and household products without chemicals and plastics and assessing your “foodprint” to see how you can reduce food waste.  

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Show your love for the planet with coloring pages, posters, and graphics for Earth Day. Find a background for your next virtual meeting, send an image to a friend, share them on social media, or upload a coloring page into your favorite coloring or painting app. 

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The theme for Earth Day in 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." 

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Everything You Need to Know About Earth Day 2024

By Emily Chan

As the climate crisis becomes ever more serious, each Earth Day that comes along takes on extra significance. Established in 1970 in the US, the annual event brings together millions of people from around the world in support of the environment, highlighting the urgent action we need to take to save our planet.

Earth Day 2024 comes as a worrying new report found that global concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—the top three heat-trapping gases—reached a record high again in 2023. Meanwhile, a separate study found that Antarctica saw an astonishing rise of 38.5 degrees Celsius above its average seasonal temperature back in 2022, leading to major concerns about the alarming rate at which global warming is affecting our planet.

That’s why it’s more important than ever that Earth Day is seen as a rallying cry for real action on the climate crisis. Want to ensure that you play your part? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Earth Day?

Marked by millions around the world, Earth Day is an annual event designed to shine a light on the serious environmental problems we’re facing, from the climate crisis to air pollution and deforestation.

When is Earth Day 2024?

Earth Day takes place on April 22 every year, but the entire month of April (sometimes called Earth Month)—and especially the week running up to Earth Day (sometimes called Earth Week)—is a time when environmental issues take center stage.

Why is Earth Day on April 22?

Earth Day was the brainchild of US senator and environmentalist Gaylord Nelson, following a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California . He came up with the idea of having college teach-ins to highlight the importance of clean air and water, with April 22 chosen as a convenient date between Spring Break and finals.

Organizers decided to name the date Earth Day , with the first event in 1970 leading to an astonishing 20 million people across the US taking to the streets—around 10 percent of the country’s population at the time. The event undoubtedly had a major impact, with President Richard Nixon creating the Environmental Protection Agency just months later in December 1970, as well as signing the Clean Air Act.

Earth Day later became an international campaign in 1990, when environmental activists asked one of the original organizers, Denis Hayes , to help create another event to spotlight the ecological challenges facing our planet.

What is the Earth Day 2024 theme?

The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet v Plastics , highlighting the fact that 380 million tonnes of plastic are now produced every year—while only 9 percent of plastic ever produced has been recycled. Campaigners are now calling for a 60 percent reduction in plastic by 2040. “The Planet v Plastics campaign is a call to arms, a demand that we act now to end the scourge of plastics and safeguard the health of every living being upon our planet,” Kathleen Rogers, president of Earthday.org, explains.

How can you celebrate Earth Day?

There are thousands of events taking place around the world this Earth Day. You can find out what’s happening near you via this map , or even create your own event. Organizers have put together a number of ideas for celebrating Earth Day via its handy action tool kit , from avoiding single-use plastic to taking part in The Great Global Cleanup campaign. Other suggestions include signing the Global Plastics Treaty petition and saying no to fast fashion, the majority of which is made from plastic.

What else can you do to help the planet?

Of course, at Vogue we believe that every day should be Earth Day, so it’s vital that we continue to take action throughout the whole year. If you want to find out more about the challenges we’re facing, here are the books to read , the documentaries to watch, and the activists to follow .

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Beyond that, here are some other ways you can live more sustainably , including making more eco-friendly fashion choices, switching to renewable energy, flying less, and eating less meat, fish, and dairy. You can also join a local campaign group, write to your politicians, and donate to environmental charities such as Greenpeace , 350.org, and Rainforest Alliance.

This story was originally published by British Vogue .

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When asked about what inspired her to found Agribanana, TOH credits her mother who she says was deeply passionate about the fight against global warming and who founded her own NGO to inspire immediate climate action. 

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TOH also credits the network of women entrepreneurs, which she developed through her involvement in the AWE program, as a valuable source of motivation and inspiration. Through AWE, TOH appreciated being offered a network of women entrepreneurs she could “count on in times of difficulty,” particularly when navigating the many challenges of launching and scaling a successful business in a STEM field. TOH’s successes in the fields of entrepreneurship and science, thanks to encouragement and support from other empowered and motivated women, demonstrate the importance of a strong and inspiring network.

As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs applauds and celebrates the many women across the world, who, like Salimata TOH, have shown perseverance in STEM careers and continue to effect positive change while inspiring further female participation in science.   

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