Songs for Earth Day

At the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Earth Day lasts an entire month. To celebrate, we put together a playlist of songs related to the environment.

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A History of Earth Day in Delaware

At the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Earth Day is far too important and multifaceted to be confined to a single 24-hour period. Though Earth Day normally takes place on April 22, in Delaware, this holiday is transformed into a monthlong event recognizing the importance of preserving our natural world. For 2025, DNREC has planned tree plantings, beach cleanups, hikes, talks and more.

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Earth Day 2026

Earth Day 2026 is celebrated on April 22. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, focuses on renewable energy and the need to commit to harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future. At DNREC, Earth Day is What We Do All Year

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Earth Day, 2023

As we renew our commitment to our planet this Earth Day, we can be proud of the progress we are making toward reducing emissions by focusing on clean transportation, energy efficiency, clean energy, offsetting carbon emissions and more.

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Earth Day 2022 – The Time for Bold Action on Climate Change

For Earth Day, 2022, Gov. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Shawn M. Garvin wrote an article on the need to take bold action on climate change.

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Our Planet, Our Responsibility

Most of us do the best we can to reduce our carbon footprint by recycling more, taking more public transportation, or using less electricity to heat and cool our homes. But what else can we do? Outdoor Delaware asked our experts for a list of the best ways we can help our planet.

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