Earth Day 2025: 'Our Power, Our Planet' Targets Renewable Energy Growth

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Earth Day 2025, falling on Tuesday, April 22, marks the 55th anniversary of the environmental movement that began in 1970.

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The theme for Earth Day, 2025, is "Our Power, Our Planet," which focuses on renewable energy transformation, with a specific target to triple global clean electricity generation by 2030.

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The first Earth Day emerged in 1970 when Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin joined forces with Congressman Pete McCloskey and activist Denis Hayes.

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What began with 20 million Americans demonstrating for environmental protection has evolved into the largest secular observance worldwide.

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Recent reports indicate that renewable technologies have become cost-competitive with—and in many cases cheaper than—fossil fuels.

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Communities nationwide are preparing diverse activities for Earth Day 2025.

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Communities like Clackamas County, Oregon have developed Climate Action Plans targeting carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Recent statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that solar and wind energy are expected to lead the growth of U.S. power generation for the coming two years.

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Earth Day 2025 builds on 55 years of environmental activism with a clear focus on transforming global energy systems.

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