Earth Day 2025: Date, history, theme, significance, quotes, celebrations, and more
Earth Day 2025: Today, Tuesday, April 22, countries all over the world come together to commemorate World Earth Day, which will be celebrated for the 55th year running in 2025. This year's theme is ' Our Power, Our Planet ', to achieve the 'triple clean electricity' target by 2030 through the usage of renewable energy.
Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson of the United States of America and has been observed every year on April 22 since then.
Earth Day is more than just a celebration; it is an important day for raising awareness, advocating, and engaging people in activities aimed at addressing the global climate catastrophe and supporting environmental lifestyle changes.
'Together, let's get to work and make 2025 the year we restore good health to Mother Earth.'
On Tuesday's #EarthDay, @antonioguterres stresses the importance of taking #ClimateAction to protect the planet. https://t.co/UZjKwuu3eI pic.twitter.com/AeigikfkN5
— United Nations (@UN) April 22, 2025
As we mark Earth Day today, below are some quotes and messages that one can share
Happy Earth Day! May we all be inspired to care for our planet with the same love and respect it provides us.
Celebrate Earth Day 2025 by showing our planet some love! Join a local clean-up drive, advocate for change, and choose sustainable practices!
Let's make a conscious effort to reduce our reliance on plastic, as every step counts towards a healthier planet.
Happy Earth Day! Let's celebrate our amazing planet by taking action against plastic pollution. Choose reusable alternatives and be a champion for change.
On this Earth Day, let's commit to making small, daily changes that together create a ripple effect for a healthier planet.
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