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100 Fascinating Facts About Earth

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100 Fascinating Facts About Earth

9 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day From Home

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There are countless demonstrations and gatherings worldwide on Earth Day. Pictured above is a public art piece that was displayed in Washington, D.C. in 2008.

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Why You Should Always Leave the Cap on a Plastic Bottle Before You Recycle It

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An Organizer of Earth Day Looks Back on How It Began

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How the Planet Has Changed Since the First Earth Day in 1970

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