When the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, lots of people hit their local nature trails. Many hikers brought the iNaturalist app with them. This handy app makes it easy to identify and learn about your local flora and fauna. But iNaturalist does more than identify the plants and animals you see; with iNaturalist, you can also participate in the […]
During the 20th century, urban development took the value nature provides for granted. Some city planners even considered green spaces archaic and redundant because they did not deliver direct profit. Now we know better. Today’s city planners understand that climate change is real and environmental footprints have consequences for health and quality of life. We’ve realized that there is a […]
This week’s quote is from Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S., philanthropist, and environmental advocate: “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” 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. […]
Nature photographer Ansel Adams captured the beauty of the world and, particularly, the American West. In the quote below, he reminded members of the Wilderness Society that we rely on nature not just for food and shelter, but also for inspiration. We’re on a path to the destruction of most, if not all, of nature’s beauty. Will you leave a […]
The Earth is a remarkable place, full of surprises and value that must be preserved to help humanity’s development while reducing poverty and providing sufficient food for all. In this Earth911 Quiz, we look at recent scientific discoveries that make us marvel at the rich resource that, if squandered, will fail along with human life. That may sound dark, but […]
Looking for a fun and healthy way to spend time with your kids this winter? Get outside and help them connect to the natural world — take them on a winter nature scavenger hunt! There’s plenty for them to discover, even in the colder season. Most of us tend to spend less time outdoors when the weather is cold and […]
Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, joins Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe to talk about his new book, Urgent: Save Our Ocean to Survive Climate Change. He calls on readers to take action to reduce their environmental impact and through protest. A controversial figure in the environmental movement because of his willingness to engage in direct action, Paul […]