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Earth Day 2025 is all about how we power our lives.

Burning fossil fuels for *energy is the leading cause ( [link removed] )* of climate change, and clean energy is one of our most powerful tools to stem the crisis. But it can also be an engine for sustainable growth — bringing good jobs, reliable healthcare, education and so much more to people around the globe.

At WRI, we’re working to break down barriers and help unlock the vast potential of a clean energy future. This special edition of the WRI Digest explores practical, scalable solutions for *accelerating the energy transition* , harnessing *emerging technologies* and *leveraging clean power to improve lives*.

If you want to give back this Earth Day, consider *supporting WRI’s work ( [link removed] )* to build a future where energy is clean, affordable and reliable for all.

The Olkaria geothermal power station outside Nairobi, Kenya was Africa’s first geothermal power plant. Photo by IRENA/Flickr

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Accelerating the Energy Transition
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Renewables generated almost a third of all electricity in 2024 and are now the cheapest form of new power in most places. Yet the world remains off track to meet its clean energy goals this decade.

* What will it take to *speed up the energy transition* ( [link removed] ) ? 6 things are key.
* As new energy challenges emerge — like *mining-driven deforestation ( [link removed] )* , *overstressed power grids ( [link removed] )* and *booming demand ( [link removed] )* — so, too, do the solutions.

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Harnessing Emerging Technologies
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New and evolving technologies are bringing the possibilities for a zero-carbon energy future into clearer focus.

* *Distributed solar* ( [link removed] ) is increasingly bringing electricity to remote communities in Africa.
* Advancements in *geothermal power ( [link removed] )* and *clean hydrogen ( [link removed] )* are getting closer to unlocking new clean power sources.

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Improving Lives Through Clean Power
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Energy powers every aspect of modern life. Ensuring it comes from clean sources can help grow economies and improve lives without harming the climate.

* We’ve already seen renewable energy *boost mango production ( [link removed] )* in Tanzania, *support fisheries* ( [link removed] ) in China and power *life-saving healthcare ( [link removed] )* during Kenya’s longest blackout.
* In the U.S., electric school buses could provide a *cleaner, safer ride for students — including those with disabilities ( [link removed] )*.

Explore more stories at the intersection of energy, climate and development on *WRI Insights* ( [link removed] ). Thank you for reading!

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