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6 Top-Rated Climate Change Organizations to Support for Earth Day

Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day serves as both a day of reflection and a day of action as we mobilize to preserve our planet. With each passing year, we are...

June 8 is World Oceans Day

By Becca Stewart The ocean is one common bond that connects all life on the planet. Its conservation is vital to life on earth – both above and below the water’s...

Help These Organizations Inspire Change Through Environmental Education

Source: Unsplash Learning How to Take Care of Our Planet Our environment is our home, and taking care of it is a top priority. Educating the public on environmental...

Donate to Animal Charities: The Best Animal Nonprofits in America

In a world marred by human problems, it may be easy to overlook the four-legged friends also in need. In honor of National Pet Month, we turn our focus to the best...

Six Ways You Can Help the Planet by Protecting and Conserving Natural Resources

Source: Unsplash There are more than 7 million different species of plants and animals on earth. In addition to these living things are all the natural resources that...

Top Organizations Working Hard on Energy Resources

Source: Unsplash The United States is still very dependent on coal and gas for our energy, but there are many organizations working hard with communities to reduce...

Help These Nonprofits Preserve the Environment and Conserve Our Forests

Source: Pixabay Raising awareness about the biological value of forests is becoming more critical. Many species rely on forests for habitat, traditional peoples for...

These 4 Nonprofits Dedicated to Marine Science Are Protecting Our Oceans

Most of us will never fully understand the beautiful complexity of life and ecosystems in our oceans. However, we know one thing– oceans and the wildlife that live in...

5 Nonprofit Recycling Programs You Can Support Today

Americans create about four pounds of trash per person every day. That adds up to about 1.5 tons of waste every year per individual. Roughly 75% of that trash is...

Six Organizations Helping to Protect Our Most Precious Resource

Source: Pixabay User Kareni There is a quote from Robert Swan that says, “The greatest danger to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” It highlights...

Keeping Water Clean and Accessible: Organizations Worth Supporting

Every person needs water to survive. Even small conservation efforts make a huge difference for future generations. It would be fantastic if our water supply were...

Save the Planet for Earth Day with Nonprofits That Care

Every year on April 22, people come together for Earth Day, an observance that started as a teach-in on the environment in 1970. This special day offers a chance to...

5 Fun Earth Day Activities for Families

Earth Day is nigh! And this lovely planet of ours needs all the help you can offer to make sure it’s as beautiful, lush, and life-giving for your kids and grandkids as...

Ten Simple Hacks for Eco-Friendly Living

By Grace Kennedy We may celebrate Earth Day on April 22, but you can start upgrading your eco-friendly game any time, thanks to these 10 simple changes. As a bonus,...

Earth Day 2018

April 22 is Earth Day. But for nonprofits dedicated to protecting animal and plant species from extinction, keeping our landscape from more resembling a moonscape, and...

5 Celebrities Who Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Earth Day may only come once a year, but these celebrities show us how to give back like it’s Earth day, every day! Do more than be inspired by their work and have a hands on celebration of your own. Each celebrity is paired with a nonprofit doing work for the environment that you can support.

10 Earth Day Activities for Procrastinating Planet Savers

Earth Day is Friday, April 22 this year. Nothing planned yet? Plenty of Earth Day activities are in abundance so you still have time to get involved.

5 Nonprofits Bringing Clean Water to People Who Need It Most

The recent Flint Water Crisis reminded many of us how much we need clean water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Sadly, sources of clean water remain in short supply for millions around the world, yet it’s no longer headline making news.

Amazing Ecotourism Destinations For Your Bucket List

Looking for a life changing trip this year? Consider ecotourism. For people who love to travel the world, but also want to make a positive impact on the place they are visiting, several organizations offer ecotourism trips to beautiful and amazing destinations.

Make an Earth Day Pledge to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Earth Day is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time of year to do some spring-cleaning and reduce your carbon footprint. The Carbonfund.org Foundation...