Introducing The 30×30 Project
In Spring 2023, EarthShare received the Mosaic Infrastructure Grant to produce an educational course all about the 30×30 target. Our goal: to broaden 30×30 beyond the expert environmentalist silo where it’s most commonly understood, and break it down into a solution-oriented, user-engaging format that is accessible to everyone—especially those who have never heard of 30×30 […]
The Immediate and Rising Dangers of Methane and Super Pollutants
Air pollution. It’s common knowledge at this point that it’s capital “B” Bad News. But did you know that since the year 2000, thanks in large part to the Clean Air Act and all the various efforts to keep it updated and relevant, the amount of microscopic, health-damaging particles has been reduced by 40% in […]
How Our Suburbs Are Shaping the Natural Habitats Around Us
Sprawling neighborhoods, picket fences, cars in every driveway, strip malls, cook-outs, and golf courses—welcome to the suburbs. In today’s modern America, more than half of U.S. citizens claim to live in a suburban environment. Farther away from the hustle and bustle of a city’s downtown, filled instead with low-density, single-family dwellings with more space and […]
How the Health of the Great Lakes Affects Us All
Written in partnership with Alliance for the Great Lakes The Great Lakes. Five massive lakes along the border of the United States and Canada that make up 20% of the world’s surface freshwater. They flaunt more than 10,000 miles of shoreline and are home to 3,500 native species of plants and wildlife—some of which are […]
Supercharge Your Year-End Impact with EarthShare’s Giving Platform
It’s that time of year again when twinkling lights, soup, warm fires, and cozy sweaters become the norm for many, and—perhaps less obviously—people begin to think about their year-end giving. For most of us who have budgets to stick to throughout the year, it’s a time to assess where we stand and how much money […]
De-Mystifying Recycling: Is It a Solution That Works?
There is a lot of information—and a lot of misinformation—out there about recycling. It makes the entire process feel confusing and muddled. How does it work? And is it truly as effective as companies and plastic-producers make it out to be? The short answer: no. The effectiveness of recycling is quite limited (more on […]
10 Hispanic Environmental Activists You Need to Know NOW
We’re halfway through National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 – Oct 15), and what better way to celebrate than to highlight 10 amazing Hispanic activists, educators, and influencers taking a positive stand for our planet! From authors to lawyers to Indigenous Rights leaders and everyone in between, we couldn’t be more excited to share with […]
The Global Importance of Regenerative Agriculture
Nearly 40% of land use across the globe is dedicated to one thing: agriculture. So, it makes sense that an equally large amount of our natural resources, freshwater in particular, is also dedicated to agriculture and crop growth. Agriculture has been the source of some of humankind’s most defining inventions and innovations, changing entire societies […]
Quiz | October 2023 | Farming & Agriculture
Farming—it’s absolutely critical for the survival of the human race; from the foods we eat to the clothes we wear and so much in between. But how much does this work impact global environmental health? The answer will shock you!
Quiz | Sept 2023 | Pollution
September 16th is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Yeah, it’s a bit of a mouthful, but it’s also what inspired this month’s quiz! How well do you understand pollution, pollutants, polymers, and other things that start with “p.” Test your knowledge!