This April, the future of the planet is in your hands. For more than 130 years, National Geographic has been illuminating the wonder of our world and funding grants to explore and protect it.

Don’t miss this special edition of National Geographic Magazine, out now. This special edition of National Geographic Magazine explores the damage to our planet that cannot be undone - as well as what can be saved with the empowering information to help you shape a different future.

National Geographic & Earth Day. (Photo: Mark Starowicz/BBC America)Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Happy Earth Day, Earth. However, for many species, time is running out. Over the past 5 years, the National Geographic Society has funded more than 700 European and African citizens to conduct bold, innovative and transformative projects. If you would like to find out more you can read some facts on National Geographic Kids. Why we explored two starkly different futures for the Earth in 50 years National Geographic questions what lies ahead for the planet—will it be saved or lost? For Earth Day 2020, Disney Plus, National Geographic, Apple TV Plus, PBS and other platforms are providing ways to explore. Lion cubs walk through the plains of Masai Mara in a photo from the new documentary, "Born Wild: The Next Generation." Today is Earth Day, a day when people all over the world take part in various different activities to raise awareness of how important it is to take care of our planet. You are now subscribed to NatGeo newsletter.You have been unsubscribed from our newsletter. Hope we see you again!Your account has been verified! Your e-mail has been verified and added to our database. National Geographic Channel has big plans for the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, including some new monkey business from Jane Goodall. Earth Day | National Geographic National Geographic; 56 videos; 63,497 views; Last updated on Apr 20, 2020; Celebrate the planet with videos about nature, conservation, and the environment. Amazon.com: National Geographic The Photo Ark Limited Earth Day Edition: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals (9781426221583): Sartore, Joel, Chadwick, Douglas H., Ford, Harrison: Books Disney's TV networks will air a new National Geographic special titled 'Born Wild: The Next Generation' to celebrate the 50th annual Earth Day. To celebrate Earth Day 2020, two all-new National Geographic specials will stream on ABC and Freeform digital platforms! So far, it’s impossible to predict. Premiere April 22 at 18:00 CAT on (Photo: National Geographic)Here’s a list of some of the ways TV and streaming services can take you away, at least for a while:Also streaming during “Earth Month” on Disney Plus are a new documentary film, “Elephant,” narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex; “Dolphin Reef,” narrated by Natalie Portman; “Penguins"; and other “Disneynature" titles, including “Wild Yellowstone,” “Planet of the Birds,” “Hostile Planet,” “Tree Climbing Lions” and “Kingdom of the White Wolf.”A mother lion and her cubs make their way through the plains of Masai Mara, Kenya.

Over the past 5 years, the National Geographic Society has funded more than 700 European and African citizens to conduct bold, innovative and transformative projects. Tied to Earth Day, National Geographic’s first augmented reality–enabled cover comes to life with a cautionary look at climate change. (Photo: National Geographic)An image from the BBC America documentary, "She Walks With Apes." Whatever your outlook, human actions over the next 50 years will influence our planet’s destiny. On the first Earth Day 50 years ago in 1970, an estimated 20 million people across the United States took to the streets on behalf of the environment. To inspire hope and empower viewers worldwide, National Geographic commemorates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with two world premieres.

The sweeping documentary special highlights Dr. Goodall’s vast legacy of four decades transforming environmentalism, nonhuman animal welfare and conservation through her innovative approaches, becoming a worldwide icon. This April, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we hope to inspire everyone to join us in taking positive action for the planet. The African elephant is the largest animal on earth and occupies 37 countries. Jane Goodall: The Hope If you continue to browse, you accept the use of cookies on our site.