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A giant sequoia located in Sequoia National Park in California, the General Sherman is 52,500 feet in volume and is more than 2,000 years old. The General Sherman giant sequoia is the largest known stem tree by volume on the planet. The trunk of the tree contains slightly more than 52,500 cubic feet (1,486.6 cubic meters) of material.

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Earth Day is on Tuesday, April 22, this year. The annual observation is set aside to increase awareness around environmental issues like climate change, pollution, endangered species and other global concerns, along with encouraging citizens to take action in helping protect and preserve the planet.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, promoting environmental protection and awareness since 1970.