Each year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day — a moment not only to honor the beauty and richness of our planet, but also to confront the environmental challenges we face. First established in 1970, Earth Day was born out of a growing awareness of environmental degradation.
Now, 55 years later, it serves as a powerful reminder of both how far we’ve come and how much further we need to go to protect our shared home. The 2025 theme, Our Power, Our Planet, urges global unity in accelerating the transition to renewable energy — an important step if we hope to triple clean electricity by 2030 and curb the climate crisis.
Renewable energy, derived from naturally replenishing sources like sunlight, wind, and water, offers a clear path away from the fossil fuels that contribute so heavily to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Unlike coal, oil, and gas, these cleaner energy alternatives do not pollute our air or compromise human health. They represent not just an environmental solution, but a fundamental shift toward a more just and sustainable energy future.
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Encouraging progress has already been made. In the first half of 2023, renewable sources supplied 25% of all electricity in the United States — a figure that’s expected to rise sharply, with some researchers forecasting that renewables could meet 90% of the country’s energy demands within the next decade. Around the world, 49 nations already produce more than half of their electricity from renewable sources. Iceland stands out with an astonishing 99.99% of its power coming from sustainable energy.
Technologies now exist to meet the world’s energy needs using clean, affordable, and renewable power from solar, wind, hydro, tidal, and geothermal sources. Advances in storage solutions — including batteries and fuel cells — make it increasingly possible to harness these energies year-round. With this momentum, experts believe that countries like the U.S. could rely almost entirely on renewable energy by 2035.
Yet this transformation isn’t only about curbing emissions — it’s about uplifting people. Today, 3.8 billion people fall below the Modern Energy Minimum, meaning they use less than 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year — an amount insufficient to support even basic modern living standards. Renewable energy can bridge this gap, enhancing access to clean power, reducing poverty, and improving health outcomes. By cutting greenhouse gas emissions, we reduce the frequency and severity of climate-related disasters — from heatwaves and flooding to the spread of disease. Cleaner air also means fewer cases of asthma, heart disease, and strokes.
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Moreover, as the conversation around sustainability evolves — both nationally and globally — there is a growing need to address the issue of carbon footprints in a more holistic and informed way. In light of the continuous development of this topic and the worsening global effects of climate change, consumers must be protected, informed, and educated about the carbon footprint not only of the products and services they use but also of the built environment around them — including buildings, offices, homes, highways, and streets. To support this effort, InfoCons has launched the first national campaign in partnership with three public institutions responsible for environmental and energy matters: the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests, the Ministry of Energy, and the Department for Sustainable Development within the General Secretariat of the Government.
Beyond the environmental and health benefits, renewable energy also represents an enormous economic opportunity. In 2023, the global renewable energy market was valued at $1.21 trillion and is projected to grow by over 17% annually through 2030. This boom could create 14 million new jobs, empowering communities and driving sustainable development worldwide.
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As we mark Earth Day 2025, the message is clear: the power to change lies in our hands. By investing in renewable energy and pushing for bold, collective action, we can build a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable world for generations to come. The time to act — for our power and our planet — is now.
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