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55 Years of Earth Day: Renewed Call for Climate Action

4/23/2025

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Earth Day celebrates its 55th anniversary on April 22, a powerful reminder of the movement that rallied 20 million Americans for environmental change in 1970. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," champions renewable energy while nationwide protests against climate policies, especially those from the Trump era, underscore the relentless battle for our planet's future.

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Earth Day celebrates its 55th anniversary on April 22, a powerful reminder of the movement that rallied 20 million Americans for environmental change in 1970. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," champions renewable energy while nationwide protests against climate policies, especially those from the Trump era, underscore the relentless battle for our planet's future.