Earth Day is celebrated each year on 22nd April, and first began in 1970. Since then, it's inspired millions of people to campaign for our planet. The theme for 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet, looking at ways that we can transition to renewable energy. The goal is to triple the amount of renewable energy globally by 2030. Earth Day works by mobilising everyone - from individuals, businesses to governments - to act on behalf of our planet.
So how does this relate the Humber?
We're lucky to be in an area that has massive potential for renewable energy. In fact, the Humber Estuary is known as the UK's Energy Estuary. The Humber has always been a massive producer of energy, but historically that energy has come from fossil fuels, which aren't renewable and contribute to climate change. This has also led to the Humber being the UK's largest emitter of carbon dioxide.
In more recent years, the Humber has moved towards renewable energy, mainly offshore wind. We have some of the UK's largest wind farms, which are collectively known as the Humber Cluster, and more are being developed! Estuaries have historically - and continue to be - important economic areas globally, and as such need to lead the drive in transitioning to renewable energy. While decarbonisation is a massive challenge, it's also a huge opportunity for this region. How great is it that this transition is happening during our lifetime?
So this Earth Day, get involved however you see fit: take action, be inspired, learn more and share the message!
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