Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

Thanks to a new rule under consideration, now is the time for Californians to make themselves heard on this issue.

Disagreements these days can escalate quickly, but with the wisdom to know what to say and how to say it—and the courage to nurture meaningful dialogue—your efforts will be worthwhile. Here are a few tips.

Grow a pollinator garden, help your hive thrive and, if you’re lucky, land yourself some honey with these tips.

Follow these steps to arrange your meeting, craft your elevator pitch, and ensure your legislators understand why their vote on an issue matters to you and your community.

Turn your city into a climate sanctuary, lobby your elected officials, and try out these other ways to make change globally by acting locally.

By taking a stand at town halls and in public hearings and by submitting public comments, you can play a part in the policy-making process.

Stay active in public health and environmental issues impacting your community by making your case in a local newspaper.

From weather-stripping windows to using the right light bulbs, these smart and simple tips can help keep your family cozy and your energy costs low.

These six tips will help you fend off feelings of isolation by finding safe ways to play, explore, and connect with the wild world outside.

Extreme heat is already a public health threat—now, COVID-19 may make that impact worse. Here are some quick tips and long-term strategies to help keep you and your neighbors cool.

Whether you’ve always been the family chef or are just learning to perfect your meal planning and cooking now while stuck at home, making your food go as far as possible can be a source of solace during this difficult…

Commune with nature, get productive in the kitchen, occupy cooped-up kids, or connect with other environmentalists—all while staying home.

COVID-19 has upended daily life. Here are some small steps you can take to help make your time spent indoors cleaner, calmer, and greener.

Tips for discussing the basic facts, answering tough questions, and helping your kids cope with climate anxiety—even when you, too, are feeling overwhelmed.

Follow these tips for donating and recycling old clothes so they’ll actually get worn again.