Personal Action

You can help rescue the planet’s diminishing agrodiversity . . . even if you’re more of an eater than a grower.

Kids have a natural connection to the earth, as well as a drive to heal it. And that may be our saving grace.

Organize a park cleanup, support our national parks, or bid in a charity eBay auction (we’ve got our eyes on Questlove’s drumsticks).

Learn to trust yourself more and worry less about the date labels on your food.

Insert yourself in the policy-making process. At town hall meetings and in public hearings, during comment periods and in our courts, government officials have to listen to us—whether they like it or not.

Avoid harmful pesticides, preservatives, and other unhealthy additives—especially when you’re feeding growing bodies.

No demolition required. A few small tweaks to each room could dramatically shrink your carbon footprint.

It’s true that aggressive policies and laws are crucial to save the planet. But carbon-cutting actions by individuals can also make a dent (especially when corporations and elected officials take note!). Here are some easy, concrete ways you can make a difference.

Our guide to buying greener beans, brewing with less waste, and avoiding all that packaging.

Anxious about where our planet is headed? Tip one: You’re not alone—and that means a lot.