Get involved with Earth Day!

Every year on April 22, over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day. From San Francisco to San Juan, Beijing to Brussels, Moscow to Marrakesh, people plant trees, clean up their communities, contact their elected officials, and more—all on behalf of the environment.

Like Earth Days of the past, Earth Day 2014 will focus on the unique environmental challenges of our time. As the world’s population migrates to cities, and as the bleak reality of climate change becomes increasingly clear, the need to create sustainable communities is more important than ever. Earth Day 2014 will seek to do just that through its global theme: Green Cities. With smart investments in sustainable technology, forward-thinking public policy, and an educated and active public, we can transform our cities and forge a sustainable future. Nothing is more powerful than the collective action of a billion people.

Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet Earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet. For instance, Bolivians call Mother Earth Pachamama and Nicaraguans refer to her as Tonantzin.

Here are some developments around the world:

The world’s first completely electric solar-powered bus was introduced in Adelaide, Australia toward the end of last year. The bus, named the Tindo, is not only the first of its kind (although there have been other solar-power “assisted” hybrid buses), but it is also completely free to Adelaide residents, and offers free wifi as an added bonus! 

Cooperative utilities are on the forefront of the solar revolution in the United States. Because they are owned by the customers, cooperative utilities can more easily integrate renewables. That’s exactly what happened in Kansas. The state will soon be getting its first community solar power plant.

Earth Day network is committed to greening every school in the US within a generation. By installing solar panels, improving energy efficiency, investing in sustainable waste management, and educating students in the classroom, the campaign will help mobilize youth to keep our cities green in the future.

Among renewable energy types, wind is certainly becoming one of the most popular. While Germany pioneered the mass installation of solar energy, the UK has reached nearly 3 million megawatt hours, accounting for 13% of Britain’s totally electricity demand. This makes the UK the largest consumers of wind.

As the global organizer behind Earth Day, Earth Day Network creates tools and resources for you to get involved with Earth Day in your community.

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