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At the Crossroads: A Dire Yet Encouraging Climate Report From the United Nations

At the Crossroads: A Dire Yet Encouraging Climate Report From the United Nations

“Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health,” the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) wrote in a new report. The report issued a dire warning about the pace of global warming but acknowledges that humans are making progress toward reversing climate change. “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable […]

Earth Action: Saving Water

Earth Action: Saving Water

The UN Water Conference takes place this week in New York City on World Water Day (March 22), bringing together leaders from around the world to discuss and address the critical issue of water scarcity. While those who have the means are tackling the water crisis on a global level, individuals can take action to conserve this precious resource in […]

We Earthlings: Local Produce = More Jobs

We Earthlings: Local Produce = More Jobs

Reduced carbon emissions from food transport are not the only reason it’s more sustainable to eat locally grown fruits and vegetables. There are also economic benefits. Nearly three times as many jobs are created by farms that sell their produce locally — such as in farmers markets or CSAs — than by wholesale-only farms. Data source: Shopping Your Values: Buy Local […]

The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology

The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology

Biodegradable plastics have emerged as a potential solution to the severe environmental problem caused by the production and disposal of traditional plastic. These plastics can be made from natural sources like plant-based materials and micro-organisms such as bacteria that can be used in a variety of industries such as packaging, construction, and healthcare. While plastic pollution remains a significant issue, […]

7 Leave No Trace Principles for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

7 Leave No Trace Principles for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you understand the value of caring for the natural world. Minimizing your impact on the places you visit helps preserve nature’s beauty for you and other visitors to enjoy. And by preserving habitat, you help protect the wildlife and plants that make the destination so special. A useful list of instructions and ethics was […]

Earth Action: Cut Out Credit Card Offers

Earth Action: Cut Out Credit Card Offers

Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to save resources, reduce waste, and make your own life more sustainable. Paper is one of the easiest materials to recycle, but it still makes up the largest component of Americans’ […]

Earth911 Podcast: Author Esha Chhabra on the Work of Restoring Our World

Earth911 Podcast: Author Esha Chhabra on the Work of Restoring Our World

Meet journalist Esha Chhabra, who spent a decade exploring the world for examples of social ventures — businesses that blend profitability with creating equitable human outcomes — for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and other publications. In her new book, Working To Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World, she describes her […]

Earth911 Inspiration: Nature Is Hinting at Us

Earth911 Inspiration: Nature Is Hinting at Us

Today’s quote is from American poet Robert Frost, who wrote: “Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image. This poster was originally published on April […]