Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

Learn how to become a savvier consumer and an effective environmental and public health advocate with these toolkits and how-tos.

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A Consumer Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall
Here’s how to save on electric vehicles, solar panels, heat pumps, and more via tax credits and rebates.
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How to Make a Wildfire Evacuation Plan

How-ToUnited States, WestShelia Hu
Fires can be wild and unpredictable—don’t let your reaction to them be the same.
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How to Find Relief During Summer Heat Waves in the City

How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall
Extreme heat is a serious public health threat—particularly for city dwellers. Here are some quick tips to help keep you and your neighbors cool.

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How to Raise an Environmentalist

How-ToJordan Davidson

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

Green Your Coffee Habit

How-ToJillian Mackenzie

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

How to Talk to a Paris Accord Skeptic

How-ToUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

We know that you know that Trump’s assessment of the Paris Agreement is way off base. Here’s how to convince those who don’t.

Climate Change Is In the Air

How-ToUnited States, JacksonMolly M. Ginty

As rising carbon emissions boost smog and pollen production, even breathing can be a challenge. Here’s what you can do to help clear the air.

Attention, Online Shoppers

How-ToUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

Is shopping online or in-store better for the environment? It depends—on you.

Green Your Office

How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

10 tips for reducing your carbon footprint at work

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

How-ToUnited StatesLiz Krieger

Caring for your pet while caring for the planet is about more than buying recycled toys and organic dog food.

Building a Healthy Home

How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

Questionable chemicals lurk in many common home-renovation materials. But safer alternatives do exist.

10 Easy Tips for Meal Planning

How-ToUnited States

Planning meals in advance can seem intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. (No, really.) Arm yourself with these 10 easy tips, and you’ll be scheduling meals and saving food like a pro in no time at all.

Getting a Better School Lunch

How-ToUnited States, California, New York CityGinny Graves

By working with schools, parents can make their kids’ cafeteria lunches healthier and more planet-friendly.

7 Ways to Flood-Proof Your House

How-ToUnited States, Texas, South Carolina, West VirginiaMary Talbot

As floods become more frequent and severe with climate change, protecting your home becomes even more crucial. Here’s how to assess your risk—and make sure you’re prepared for the worst.