Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

Trains carrying highly explosive fossil fuels barrel through unsuspecting communities every day. Is yours one of them?

Nearly one-quarter of home energy use is consumed by "vampires." Who can save us?

Old incandescent bulbs can cost you more than $100 per year in wasted energy—which costs the planet as well. Do the earth a favor and invest in new, energy saving light bulbs.

Bees keep dying at record rates, putting our food supply at serious risk. Here’s how you can help take the sting out.

These harmful chemicals are lurking in countless products, but companies don’t have to tell us which ones. Follow these tips to reduce your exposure.

Your freezer could be the secret to keeping ingredients fresh, saving money, and reducing food waste.

Because of their massive environmental footprints, urban areas can play a huge role in curbing climate change. Ask these five questions of local leaders to see if your city is up to snuff.

Organize a park cleanup, support our national parks, or join a local group of fellow environmentalists.

A climate job isn’t what it used to be. Neither is the path to getting one.

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.