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!
How Much of Climate Change Is Human Made?
Over the past 100 years, the evolution of science and technology has opened doors we never thought possible; shining a light on common misconceptions and bringing new answers and solutions to the forefront. Everything from medicine to transportation to manufacturing to education has transformed. No part of our daily lives has gone unaffected, and that […]
The Environmental History and Impact of U.S. National Parks
Yellowstone National Park was officially designated as a United States National Park in 1872, becoming the first of the U.S.’ now 424 national park sites and the first of its kind in the world. Stretching across more than 2.2 million acres of land (3,472 square miles), Yellowstone is a wild, colorful, and breathtaking combination of […]
How to DIY: Graphic Design for Nonprofits
Canva When it comes to easily accessible user-friendly design tools, Canva is the most popular. This intuitive online platform provides an array of templates and tools to create designs for things like social media graphics, posters, flyers, and more. Canva has an extensive library of free templates, images, fonts, and graphics that make it easy […]
The Human Health Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
During the pandemic, more people walked than ever before. With more time on our hands, many of us realized just how important movement is and how much it may have been lacking during our busy pre-pandemic lives. Nowadays, there is no argument that how much we exercise matters. But recent evidence indicates that where we […]
Quiz | August 2023 | How Well Do You Know U.S. National Parks?
We’re testing how well you know the 424 U.S. National Parks. From origin stories to world records, these parks have unique histories all to themselves. Put your skills to the test now!
The Environmental Toll of Fracking: A Closer Look at Health, Culture, and Community
Fracking. The process of using a combination of water, chemicals, and sand to create cracks in rock formations deep underground in order to collect once-trapped gas and oil for use in the fossil fuel industry. Unlike traditional means of capturing fossil fuels, hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) was touted as a “cleaner” alternative and, thus, has become […]