Here at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), every day and all year round, we’re focused on fighting climate change and mitigating its harmful effects on the environment, our natural resources, and communities.
This Earth Month, we’re sharing how DOE is investing to meet climate goals, how you can help in this fight while saving money on energy bills, how our National Laboratories are leading cutting-edge research, and lastly, classroom activities that students across the country can enjoy.
Investing to Fight Climate Change
Every year, addressing climate change becomes more urgent. The good news is, the Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden in 2022 is the largest investment in climate action and clean energy in the history of the United States. Coupled with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that President Biden also signed, DOE has been supercharged with resources to support projects, research, and innovation to create clean energy here in America and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Save Money
There are actions you can take as well. When you use less energy in your home or switch over to using clean energy, you can reduce your carbon footprint. Our Energy Savings Hub is the ultimate guide on how you can do so while saving money with tax credits and rebates. Head over there to get information on home energy upgrades, electric vehicles, and general energy saving tips.
Don’t know where to start? Get some ideas through our Clean Energy 101 explainers on rooftop solar, induction stoves, and more.
National Laboratory Resources
The Department of Energy’s 17 National Laboratories across the country tackle the critical scientific challenges of our time — from combating climate change to discovering the origins of our universe.
Check out each Lab to watch special videos created for this year’s Earth Day theme “Planet vs. Plastics,” as well as other videos about clean energy, climate change, and other work from the Labs. We have resources for students of all grades and general audiences.
Activity Book For Kids
Parents, guardians, and kids, gather here for a book containing 20+ activities. Coloring pages, word searches, spot the difference games, connect the dots—you name it, we have it. Have fun while learning about Earth Day, renewable energy sources, and how to become good caretakers of the environment.
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Activity Book for Earth Day 2024
Enjoy some other interactive games below
Matching Game
Click on a card to reveal the picture and find the matching card.
Spot 10 Differences
Click on the bottom image where there are differences with the top image
Find the Alternatives
Find the Matching Planets
Install The Solar Panels
Take the solar panels from the right and fit them into the town on the left.