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  • A Dozen Things That Helped and Hurt Climate Progress in 2021

    A Dozen Things That Helped and Hurt Climate Progress in 2021

    2021 may turn out to be the most critical year in our efforts to combat climate change. What things helped and what things hurt climate progress this year?

  • Meet Pepperoni the Robin, and Friends

    Meet Pepperoni the Robin, and Friends

    Natalie Boelman and colleagues are tagging American robins near Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada, as the birds migrate north to nesting grounds. In a recent blog post for NASA, she put up videos about their work. You can watch some of them below, or go to the blog page at NASA’s Earth Observatory to see and…

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The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • A Dozen Things That Helped and Hurt Climate Progress in 2021

    A Dozen Things That Helped and Hurt Climate Progress in 2021

    2021 may turn out to be the most critical year in our efforts to combat climate change. What things helped and what things hurt climate progress this year?

  • Meet Pepperoni the Robin, and Friends

    Meet Pepperoni the Robin, and Friends

    Natalie Boelman and colleagues are tagging American robins near Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada, as the birds migrate north to nesting grounds. In a recent blog post for NASA, she put up videos about their work. You can watch some of them below, or go to the blog page at NASA’s Earth Observatory to see and…