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

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Follow along as EPA celebrates Earth Day by sharing actions, information, and updates about how YOU can celebrate Earth Day. Learn how EPA protects the environment and builds a brighter, healthier future for all. 

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Earth Day is April 22.

  • Protect the Planet All Year Long

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    Review this infographic to learn more about simple ways to make every day Earth Day.

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  • EPA Explains...

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    The EPA Explains series explores topics that the public wants to learn more about! Whether it's a scientific, regulatory, or agency-specific topic, we've got answers.

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  • Get Outdoors!

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    Find opportunities and information about spending more time outdoors.

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  • 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.

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