Tip of the Day

Take Me to the River

This year's National Rivers Clean-up official kick-off is May 31st - June 8th. American Rivers will help you organize or volunteer for a River clean-up near you. Jump in and get your feet wet! Since 1991, more than 600,000 volunteers have participated in thousands of cleanups across the country, covering more than 100,000 miles of waterways. These cleanups have removed more than 1,000 tons of litter and debris from America's rivers and streams. Read More

Rename a Species; Win a Prize!

What if the endangered Greater Sage Grouse was known as the Freedom Fowl? Would people pay more attention to it's plight? How about Roy, the Arroyo Toad? Have a little fun with the Endangered Species Coalition, and enter their contest to give a species a catchy new name. 1st prize is a specially designed Patagonia T-shirt; 2nd prize is our book. Read More

This Mother's Day, Take Action!

Greenpeace and 1Sky are mobilizing mothers on May 10-11. At these Mommy Meetups & Stroller Marches, moms and kids of all ages will gather in parks and homes for group photos and to record short voice mails to Congress calling for climate action. Join one near you. Read More

Ban Fish Farming in Marine Sanctuaries

Write NOAA today to prohibit finfish farming in Marine Sanctuaries. Under the guise of promoting safer seafood, the President and NOAA have been pushing to allow commercial-scale ocean fish farming in U.S. waters. So much so that they've included it in the Congressional Marine Sanctuaries bill, which weakens the environmental protections of this important legislation. Act now by writing NOAA to eliminate their finfish farming language from the bill, so we can have Marine Sanctuaries that promote the health of all ocean life. Read More

Celebrate Endangered Species Day!

On May 16th, celebrate America's commitment to protecting and recovering our endangered species. Attend an event in your area, or plan one yourself with the Endangered Species Day Toolkit. (Psst…you can make any day Endangered Species Day!) Read More

GOT Greenpeace?

Ever wonder how you learn to be an environmentalist? GOT or Greenpeace Organizing Term is an action-filled semester of hands-on advanced training for student activists to become environmental leaders. Freshman & sophomores 18-24 can apply for the Fall 2008 term now. Read More

Green Your Computer

Tips and tricks from Lifehacker on reducing your computer's negative impact on the environment. Making a few changes in habits, and tweaking system and print settings will not only save energy and paper, it'll save you money. Read More

Help Fund Solar Tax Credits

One of the biggest obstacles to widespread solar power is a lack of consistant funding from Congress. A new tax credit is being considered by the House Ways & Means & Senate Finance Committees. If you're a constituent of one of the 13 Republicans on these committees, Solar Nation has contact info & talking points so you can call them and voice your support. Read More

Host a Green Cleaning Party

Do a little Spring Cleaning—by getting rid of harmful chemicals in your home. Hold a fun event where you and your friends learn how to make non-toxic cleaners from common ingredients like vinegar and olive oil. Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) will send you all the information you need (including recipe cards, supply lists, factsheets, and a DVD) to make your party a success. Read More

Protect Polar Bears by May 15th

This may be the last chance we have to influence one of the most important environmental decisions of our generation. Please sign this petition today and then send the link to at least 10 of your friends. The Bush administration has stalled a decision on whether to protect the polar bear while it rushes forward with Arctic oil and gas leases. But now a federal judge has ordered the administration to make a final decision by May 15th. With your help, 50,000 signatures will be delivered to the Interior Secretary by the deadline. Read More

Save a Stamp, Save the Earth

Online banking and e-bills are a great way to conserve resources—your own and the planet's. Here's some research on the best ways to pay your bills online. Save time and money, while you save trees, water, and energy. It's safe, it's convenient, and it's green. Read More

Say Thanks for the rBGH-free Milk

Every day we get a little bit closer to a milk supply without artificial growth hormones as more and more major retailers are responding to the growing consumer demand for healthier dairy products. Sign the petition to thank these companies and encourage others to go rBGH-free! Read More

Take Back My TV!

In 2009, when analog TVs become obsolete, many people will buy new digital TVs to replace them. But most old TVs end up in landfills or worse, where their toxic waste threathens people and the planet. Tell Panasonic, Philips and Sharp to Clean Up Their Act by offering recycling plans for their TVs like SONY does. Read More

The Next President's First Task

An inspiring manifesto from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in April's Vanity Fair. A plan to "abolish carbon as an energy source," and replace it with a "decarbonized" economy. Because carbon dependence "is subverting everything we value." Read More

Wear BLUE for Earth Day 2008

Want to stop global warming? Wear BLUE for Earth Day 2008! Join millions of people around the world who will be wearing BLUE to signify their vote for NO COAL. Today, April 22, make your voice heard. Pick up the phone: Call Congress at 202.224.3121 and ask for an immediate ‘Moratorium on Coal’ — a halt to the construction of any new conventional coal-fired power plants.  Read More