This year, National Geographic is kicking off Earth Day early this year with Earth Day Eve 2021, a free virtual concert celebration at 8:30 p.m. ET on April 21. Click here to learn more.

With the later days of April comes a time to celebrate all that nature entails; the one and only Earth Day — Monday, April 22 — in honor of our one and only Earth.

Earth Day should be a national holiday, says Ariella Cook-Shonkoff. "If everyone is given the day off, everyone can engage in climate work or connect with nature in some capacity." ...

Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s. By The Associated Press • Published April 22, 2025 • Updated on April 22, 2025 at 8:08 am ...

Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s. By The Associated Press • Published April 22, 2025 • Updated on April 22, 2025 at 9:08 am ...

Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s. By The Associated Press • Published April 17, 2024 • Updated on April 22, 2024 at 5:15 am ...

Earth Day 2025's theme is "Our power, our planet," an idea centered on taking action through education, advocacy and community support. And climate experts say action is urgently needed.