Quiz | December 2025 | Winter Ecosystems
Snow, freezing temperatures, foggy breath—winter is officially here in the U.S., and folks at higher latitudes are seeing its effects. But what is really happening to the natural world around us? Is it frozen in time, or is something else afoot?
The Secret to Solving the Climate Crisis and 9 Everyday Heroes Leading the Charge
At a time when division feels like the norm, when algorithms separate us and make us feel alienated from our peers, when it feels like we are facing off against insurmountable odds and screaming for change into the void, we have to remind ourselves of three things: We’ve been here before. We are not alone—not […]
Quiz | November 2025 | Light & Noise Pollution
Human health, wildlife, ecosystem processes—what do these all have in common? They’re directly affected by the light and noise pollution all around us. Find out how.
Mammoth Cave and the Hidden World of Earth’s Darkest Ecosystems
Nestled into the steep, lush hills of western Kentucky, camouflaged against a backdrop of trees and moss-covered rocky outcrops, sits the yawning mouth of a cave. Despite its daunting size, it somehow seems to blend into the backdrop of the busy woodlands that surround it—chattering blue jays, squirrels wrestling in the underbrush and disturbing a […]
Fossil Fuels, an Aging Grid, and the Future of Energy in the U.S.
There’s a lot of talk on and offline about the growing need for energy on a global scale, the aging nature of our energy grids, and how we can achieve this in a sustainable way that does not result in our planet warming to hazardous levels. We’ve previously talked about how the environment is a human […]
Quiz | October 2025 | Billionaires
You may already know that billionaires have a disproportionate effect on our environment and climate—but do you know how significant this difference is? The truth may shock you.
Finding Your Path: 11 Ways YOU Can Play a Role in Conservation
“When we talk about conserving ecosystems, we’re really talking about changing the way people interact with the environment. Conservation, ultimately, is a social process rooted in peoples’ choices.” Mike Mascia, Conservation International To absolutely no one’s surprise, we talk quite a lot about conservation here at EarthShare. But, as more environmental funding is cut every […]
Where You Bank Matters: Why EarthShare Moved Amalgamated Bank
When we talk about climate action, we typically focus on energy, agriculture, and transportation. But we rarely talk about something even more powerful, quieter, hidden in plain sight: our money. Most of us don’t know what our money is doing while we’re not using it. Sitting in a bank account, it seems passive. Neutral. But […]
Quiz | September 2025 | Sustainable Public Transportation
Test your knowledge on sustainable transportation systems around the world. From the UK to Senegal to Brazil, public transit is making huge strides to lower carbon footprints.
Does Carbon Neutrality Actually Matter?
Yes. End of article… Okay, not really. But carbon neutrality is an important goal to reach as soon as possible; not just a term being thrown around for fun by industry experts. Unfortunately, the truth about why we need carbon neutrality and how we get there is often buried under arguments over greenwashing and fossil fuel propaganda; […]