Did You Know? Earth Day Edition

April 22 is Earth Day, a global celebration of our planet and its natural resources. It reminds us to take action in preserving these resources for future generations. Regardless of whether you disconnect appliances, ride your bike to your workplace, cultivate a tree, or improve your recycling practices, each little effort makes a difference.

Earth Day is an opportunity to inspire a lifelong commitment to protecting the environment. As you celebrate, consider exploring some interesting Earth Day facts.

The Environmental Protection Agency was born out of the Earth Day movement. In 1970, President Richard Nixon approved the Environmental Protection Agency, paving the way for laws on clean air, water, toxic substances, and endangered species.

The Earth has 400 trees per person. A study conducted in 2015 estimated that there are about 3 trillion trees on Earth, with a margin of several million. Considering the global population of roughly 8 billion, this means there are around 400 trees for every individual.

The Earth is about 4.54 billion years old, forming shortly after the solar system began around 4.6 billion years ago.

Since 1980, the U.S. has experienced 377 weather and climate disasters—droughts, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes—costing over $2.6 trillion, according to NOAA.

Earth Day has its own flag, created in 1970 by peace activist John McConnell. First used on Earth Day that year, it features a photograph of Earth taken by Apollo 10 in 1969, and it remains a symbol of celebration worldwide.

Our planet is our most precious resource—let’s cherish and protect it! This Earth Day, join millions across the globe in making a meaningful impact. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener world for generations to come!