NEWS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2015

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, April 22, 2015             Featured How We're Celebrating Earth Day: President Obama is celebrating Earth Day today by visiting the Everglades in Florida and discussing the impact that climate change is having on our planet. The President has taken steps to reduce the causes of climate change and prepare our communities for its effects -- but there is more work to be done. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #ActOnClimate to share your favorite outdoors spot that you're advocating for this Earth Day. Follow along as we celebrate Earth Day, and find out more ways that you can join in.       Top Stories Roundup: Editorial Boards from Around the Country Call on America to Lead on Trade The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade proposal gives us the greatest opportunity to level the playing field for American businesses and their employees, ensures the rights of workers around the world, protects endangered species and the environment, preserves a free and open Internet, and would hold our trading partners accountable. That's why editorial boards from across the country have expressed support for the TPP and authorizing President Obama to lead America forward on trade. READ MORE Join Us: White House Demo Day We're inviting a diverse group of entrepreneurs from all across the country to join us for the first-ever White House Demo Day. Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to talk about their big ideas and share the stories of their individual innovation journeys to date. Apply to attend or nominate someone you know -- the deadline is this Friday, April 24. READ MORE President Obama Honors the 2014 NASCAR Spring Cup Series Champion Yesterday afternoon, President Obama welcomed 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick and the Stewart-Haas Racing Team on the White House South Lawn. Beyond congratulating the team on their big win, the President also honored their dedication giving back to their community. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:20 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 10:35 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews 1:00 PM: The President arrives Florida 1:00 PM: The Vice President ceremonially swears in Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General 1:50 PM: The President tours the Everglades 5:45 PM: The President departs Florida 7:55 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 8:10 PM: The President arrives the White House