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 […]
Quiz | January 2024 | Our Health and the Planet
How is human health directly linked to the environments we live in? What is considered an environmental health hazard? The answers might surprise you!
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 […]
Quiz | November 2023 | Recycling
Test your knowledge with these frequently misunderstood truths and myths about recycling! How many will you get right?
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!
Continued Good: How to Write a Nonprofit into Your Will and Why You Should
If you’ve ever wondered how you can sustain your legacy of good—even after you’re gone—writing a nonprofit into your will is a great way to continue to give back through your estate. But what about other forms of giving, such as living trusts and bequest giving? Let’s start by talking through all the definitions you’re […]
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!