Summer is not necessarily the best time for our planet. USA Today – As temperatures rise, so do our energy and water use, but there are ways we can combat this stressful time of year for our planet. There are relatively easy things you can do
Read MoreOur national park system turns 104 years old this year! Find Your Park – Our national parks protect America’s evolving story, so join in on the celebration by finding a park close to you and supporting this organization that does so much to protect our lands
Read MoreConserve. Restore. Regenerate. Rainforest Partnership – World Rainforest Day celebrates the importance of healthy, standing rainforests for climate, biodiversity, culture, and livelihoods — and convenes a global movement to protect and restore them. World Rainforest Day brings together people and organizations from all sectors for dialogue
Read MoreHer Land. Her Rights. United Nations – Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, with forecasts estimating that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population. Women are major actors in the global efforts to reduce and reverse land degradation. However,
Read MoreStay connected to the natural world World Wildlife – To promote the enjoyment of nature photography, June 15 is designated by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) to explain how images are used to advance the cause of conservation and protect plants, wildlife, and landscapes
Read MoreCelebrate Coral Triangle Day with beach clean-ups, educational talks, and more… World Wildlife – Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the Coral Triangle is a marine area named for its nearly 600 different species of reef-building corals. The region nurtures six of the world’s seven marine
Read MoreThe Dallas pollen count makes it one of the worst cities for allergies in America Children’s Health – Texas is deep in the “pollen belt,” the worst area in the nation for seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Every year, Dallas makes
Read MoreWhat should I do when ozone levels are unhealthy? Allergy & Asthma Network – Summer is a time for fun, but as temperatures skyrocket and air becomes stagnant, ozone and air pollution rise to dangerous levels and prolonged exposure can cause respiratory problems for everyone. Harmful
Read More(Plastik) | Short Film EarthxTV – View the plastic pollution crisis through the eyes and imagination of a child in South East Asia. See how a child can influence her family to say no to single-use plastic. Then join us in refusing single-use in your own
Read MorePrevent Chemicals, Garbage and Other Debris from Winding Up in Your Local Creeks EPA – Stormwater pollution results from materials and chemicals washed into the storm drains from streets, gutters, neighborhoods, industrial sites, parking lots and construction sites. Anything dumped or dropped on the ground or
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