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Ideas Worth Spreading: Be Inspired by TED

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   July 13, 2011

These 10 video presentations provide hope, inspiration, and knowledge that although people can damage the Earth, they also have the potential to save it.


6 Things You Should Be Thinking About This Earth Day, But May Not Be

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   April 12, 2012

This April 22, we can all take steps to reduce our environmental impact. But there are some other important topics that you may not be thinking about.


Stories of Going Veggie

Blog   |   by Hanaa   |   April 14, 2009


What’s the “Real” Climate Footprint of Your Community?

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

By measuring consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions, we can chart a path to more sustainable ways of living and doing.


Save Energy: Take a Long Weekend!

Blog   |   by Michele   |   July 7, 2008


VIDEO: How to Start a Solar Co-op – learn how to bring affordable, convenient solar power to your community (5 min.)

Videos   |   June 21, 2012

Our video about the Mt. Pleasant Solar Cooperative in Washington, D.C. describes ways to bring affordable, convenient solar power to your community.


CARTOONS: Unbottle Water

Resources   |   April 12, 2017

This original cartoon series by New Dream shows just how problematic bottled water is. Share these on social media and urge others to #UnbottleWater!


World Oceans Day: Making a Difference as a Conscious Consumer

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   June 5, 2012

Taking care of the world’s marine life is something everyone can take part in. No matter where you live.


Let's Pollute!

Blog   |   by Erik Assadourian   |   May 9, 2011

Oscar-nominated "Let's Pollute!" spoofs a 1950s-style educational film, giving us information and advice on how to be better polluters. Through this clever reversal, the film holds a fire to our destructive consumer culture.


300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 Seconds

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   May 9, 2011

A great visualization of the past 300 years of fossil fuel use in just 300 seconds. That's about as concise as you're gonna get.


The Power of Activism and an Engaged Citizenry: An Interview with Liz Barratt-Brown

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   May 28, 2012

Barratt-Brown talks about her lifelong work as an environmental campaigner, and her more recent roles as a tar sands activist and olive oil farmer.


Beat the Heat, Wash in Cold!

Blog   |   by Hanaa   |   November 5, 2007


Taming the Toxic Beast: Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cleaning Products

Blog   |   by Devin Corrigan   |   August 6, 2012

When it comes to cleaning, most of the materials you need are already lying around your house, and all of them were produced by Mother Nature.


How I Helped a D.C. Neighborhood Go Solar

Blog   |   by Anya Schoolman   |   July 29, 2011

The inspiring story of one neighborhood that was so frustrated with the national and local government that residents took matters into their own hands.


Musicians at the Cutting Edge of Eco-Awareness

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   August 8, 2011

Some bands are working hard to lighten the heavy environmental footprint of their performances.


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