Earth Day: Quick Facts

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A large hand-painted banner showing a globe and the words Earth and a speech bubble reading Help rises above a crowd gathered outdoors in Central Park, New York City.

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Indian schoolchildren dressed in orange uniforms march in a parade, each holding a large, leafy tree-shaped cutout above their heads to celebrate Earth Day in New Delhi.

A large crowd sits on the grass facing a stage with banners reading Earth Day on the National Mall, with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background.

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