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Shannon Armsworthy was surprised at an Earth Day assembly when she learned she'd won a Golden Apple Award for her two decades of putting faith and compassion at the heart of teaching. Her students say she doesn't just give answers—she guides them to find their own.
Members of Clark Boy Scout Troop 145 spent their Saturday making the Rahway River cleaner and healthier for their community. The young volunteers collected dozens of bags of trash near Bloodgood Dam as part of a 25-year Earth Day tradition. ---
Fifteen volunteers transformed a newly renovated Illinois park into a future arboretum, cleaning up litter and planting wildflower seeds that will soon bloom into a colorful community space. Young families worked side by side to prepare Vogelei Park for its next chapter as a nature destination.
A green sea turtle named Nutella was rescued from Key Largo in December, tangled in fishing line and covered in tumors. After four months of intensive care including two surgeries and honey therapy, she returned to the ocean on Earth Day before a crowd of 200 cheering supporters.
Tallahassee just launched its first flagship electric vehicle charging station near Florida A&M University, marking a major step toward the city's goal of 100% clean energy by 2050. The Earth Day ribbon cutting featured a heartwarming example of community partnership that shows how cities can build a greener future together.
Congress listened to Americans and removed legislation that would have drastically weakened protections for endangered species. The decision came on Earth Day after bipartisan pushback against a bill that threatened the 50-year success of wildlife conservation.
For the first time ever, gas provided just 2% of the UK's electricity as solar power shattered records and some households were actually paid to use energy. This Earth Day milestone proves renewable energy isn't just good for the planet—it's cheaper and more reliable than fossil fuels.
Over 700 volunteer hours have transformed a Montana demonstration garden into a living classroom for wildfire safety and conservation. On Earth Day, volunteers upgraded the space that teaches homeowners how to protect their properties while saving water.
Dozens of volunteers in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, spent Earth Day clearing trash and planting patriotic flowers for the town's fifth annual cleanup. This year's red, white, and blue blooms will honor America's 250th birthday while keeping the community beautiful.
Nearly 30 young volunteers spent Earth Day morning collecting litter along Chicago's 31st Street Beach shoreline. The cleanup effort is part of a growing movement to keep shared public spaces safe and inviting for families.
NASA astronauts just returned from the moon with breathtaking new photos of Earth, including a rare view of our planet setting behind the lunar surface. These images join the ranks of history's most iconic space photos, reminding us how precious our home planet truly is.
The world's mangroves, peatlands, and wetlands could deliver more than a third of the emissions cuts needed by 2030. Yet we're spending $30 on harming nature for every $1 we invest in protecting it.
Artemis II astronauts captured a stunning "Earthset" photo while breaking the record for farthest human travel from our planet. The image continues a 58-year tradition of space missions reminding us how precious our home truly is.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in downtown Albany to pick up trash and beautify their city in celebration of Earth Day. The annual cleanup brought together community members who fanned out across the streets to make their neighborhood cleaner and greener.
Chinese artist Kong Ning turned heads in Beijing this week, wearing a costume made entirely of balloon dinosaurs topped with greenery to celebrate World Earth Day. For over a decade, she's used her body as a canvas to spark conversations about protecting our planet.
In 1952, London's Great Smog killed tens of thousands in days. Within four years, an unlikely political hero helped pass laws that transformed the city's air forever.
Major menswear brands are proving that looking good and protecting the planet can go hand in hand. From recycled materials to carbon-neutral goals, these companies are making sustainable shopping easier than ever.
The United Arab Emirates celebrated Earth Day with a major milestone: clean energy now powers 45% of Abu Dhabi's electricity grid. The nation also announced ambitious new targets for water security and biodiversity protection.
A new Earth Day partnership makes fighting deforestation as simple as donating a dollar. One Tree Planted is turning small donations into forests where they're needed most.
Four astronauts on humanity's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years just gave us the ultimate Earth Day gift: a breathtaking view of the line dividing night and day on our home planet. The image reminds us how space exploration helps us understand and protect the world we're trying to preserve.
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