Earth Day, first observed in 1970, sparked a national environmental movement that led to the creation of the EPA and decades of progress on clean air, water, and renewable energy. But in 2025, the stakes are higher than ever.

Greenhouse gas emissions are at record highs. The UN warns that without immediate action, we face catastrophic global warming. We’re already seeing the consequences: extreme heat, destructive storms, rising seas and worsening droughts. Scientists agree — we must reduce emissions, adopt sustainable practices and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Yet despite the science, the new EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin — a Trump appointee and former New York congressman — is moving backward Zeldin has proposed rolling back........

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