Earth Day
Resource Center
A collection of readables, watchables and doables to share at your workplace.
Things to read
There’s no planet B
The scientific evidence is clear: the only celestial body that can support us is the one we evolved with. Here’s why
The Oceanic Fallout of Deep-Sea Mining
What happens in the deep sea doesn’t stay in the deep sea.
The ethics of human extinction
Why would it be so bad if our species came to an end? It is a question that reveals our latent values and hidden fears
This Tractor Runs on Cow Manure
The New Holland T6 is as powerful as a diesel tractor, but it’s fueled with liquified methane.
Good News Stories from around the world in 2022
This article highlights positive environmental news from around the world in 2022, including renewable energy advancements, conservation successes, and political actions supporting climate action.
How to Turn Air Pollution into Gleaming Diamonds
To change the status quo of a notoriously destructive industry, Aether found a way to produce a cleaner and more ethical diamond.
Junk Carbon Offsets Are What Make These Big Companies ‘Carbon Neutral’
Dozens of the biggest global companies — from banks to industrial heavyweights — have made bold climate claims justified by cheap renewable-energy offsets that don’t counteract global warming
The dirty road to clean energy: How China’s electric vehicle boom is ravaging the environment
In neighboring Indonesia, nickel extraction is causing environmental and social devastation.
The data startup helping businesses navigate climate change
Karen Wang, founder and CEO of Climind, on how climate data analysis can help businesses make better decisions.
To Protect the Ocean, Refinance Your Debt
How “blue bonds” turn national debt into funds for marine conservation.
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Things to watch
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I Built a Wildlife Pond - here's what happened
Eight months ago, I built a wildlife pond. Today, I share the whole story of how I turned a patch of grass, into a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Incredible transformation!
Our Planet | One Planet | FULL EPISODE | Netflix
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. In this episode: Witness the planet's breathtaking diversity -- from seabirds carpet-bombing the ocean to wildebeests eluding the wild dogs of the Serengeti.
2050: what happens if we ignore the climate crisis
We envision two scenarios: what life could look like on Earth in 2050 if we do nothing and what life could look like if we take action, now. Watch this video to take a glimpse into the future and to find out what you can do to prevent global climate catastrophe. There is still hope.
Part-5 (How to Care) Growing Forests Using Miyawaki Technique - Step by Step Tutorial
In this video, you'll understand how we can add biodiversity and bring some major change the forest itself must cover a 100-square-meter minimum area. This grows into a forest so dense that after eight months, sunlight can’t reach the ground.
Part-4 (How to Plant Miyawaki Forest) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique - Tutorial
In this step, we have prepared the soil by mixing the biomass & turning the mix up to 3 feet of depth we start planting almost 30~40 varieties of native trees in close / dense proximity.
Part-3 (Native Speices) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique Tutorial
In this video, we will understand how can we give the soil whatever nourishment it needs.
Part-2 (Understanding Soil) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique Tutorial
In the second step, we identify Native species we should be planting in this soil, so they grow strong in the given climatic conditions.
Part-1 (Understand Miyawaki Method) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique Tutorial
Part-1 (Understand Miyawaki Method) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique Tutorial
The hidden world of animal senses: Ed Yong
To understand the limits of human senses, look to the wild world of animal cognition
How to grow a forest in your backyard | Shubhendu Sharma
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban areas by engineering soil, microbes and biomass to kickstart natural growth processes. Follow along as he describes how to grow a 100-year-old forest in just 10 years, and learn how you can get in on this tiny jungle party.
Things to do
Build Sustainable Meals with Eat Low Carbon
Eat Low Carbon is a fun, but informative, interactive site that provides diet tips and food scores. There’s even a quiz to test your knowledge of which foods are planet friendlier.
Calculate your diet's carbon footprint
Try out BBC's Climate change food calculator to find our what your diet's carbon footprint and how your meals impact climate change.
Test your knowledge of our environment with Quizzes
How well do you know your home planet? Test your knowledge with various quizzes on Climate, Emissions, Activism, Conservation and Restoration efforts.
Sign a Petition to Fight Fast Fashion
Behind every piece of clothing in a store, there is an industry stripping the Earth of its limited resources and exploiting the labor force that works in its garment factories. Sign the petition to fight for sustainable fashion.
Make an Earth Day Window Sign
Be an advocate for the planet, right from you home – make an Earth Day sign for your window!
DIY 7 Steps for Easy Home Composting
You can transform your food waste into nutrient-rich compost for your yard, vegetable garden, or indoor plants. Here's a 7 step guide on composting.
DIY Ways to Rewild Your Yard
Rewilding is a managed process for transforming your yard into a natural oasis that wildlife and people can enjoy. Learn how you can do it yourself at home!
Participate in an Earth Day Virtual Run
Join them in a virtual run where we will gather together all over the world and commemorate how amazing our Earth is! For every registration, they'll plant a tree on your behalf through One Tree Planted
Volunteer at a Global Cleanup Campaign
The Great Global Cleanup is a worldwide campaign to rid the environment of waste and plastic pollution for good. Join them and help create a waste-free world.
Gift a Tree with Treedom
Give the gift of a tree. Reach anyone, anytime, with a thought that goes straight to the heart.
