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Earth Day

Every Day is Earth Day

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

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Pumpkin Carving Templates

Show your love for the environment this Halloween!

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Teach, Learn, and Share

Discover environmental education resources for teachers and students.

Lesson ideas and resources for educators
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

Earth Day

Every Day is Earth Day