Positive News You Can Use: Nature’s Biodiversity and a Greener Future
Quinn van Mourik-Rudnick
October 8, 2026
Discover four inspiring environmental progress stories from around the world.
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Don’t Miss Out on the Power of Plant-Based Eating
Natalie Garre
September 25, 2026
Consuming a diet rich in whole plant-based foods comes with an array of health benefits ranging from disease risk reduction
Rising Emissions Are Lowering Plants’ Nutritional Value
Natalie Garre
September 21, 2026
Climbing carbon emissions are causing the nutritional value of plants to fall, bringing many potential harms to human health.
Environmental Cleanups Declutter Your Mind
Sophia Kurciska
September 20, 2026
Feeling anxious about the state of the world? Get outside and clean up. Discover how community cleanups can boost your
Keep Deforestation Out of the Defense Bill
Julia Fox
September 17, 2026
Explore how legislative riders shaped wildlife and ocean policy, and why two proposed NDAA amendments could reshape federal forests and
Food for Kids the European Way
Sahaana Sathyaraj and Quinn van Mourik-Rudnick
September 16, 2026
Poland, England, and Spain are rewriting school lunch policy to promote healthier futures for kids. Could this be the future
Restoring the Roots of the Global Spice Supply
Lily Apostolopoulos
September 11, 2026
Spices thrive in just a few regions worldwide. Learn how healthier ecosystems and sustainable farming are helping protect their future.
Decoding Food for Our Planet™
Jillian Semaan
August 31, 2026
Food for Our Planet™ explores healthy people, healthy soils, and healthy futures, showing how food systems can protect health, communities
Women’s Equality Day: Counting Women In Climate Solutions
Madeleine LaCroix
August 26, 2026
Women are 14x more likely to die in climate disasters, yet underrepresented in climate policy. Closing that gap matters more
Chemicals, Fertility, and Our Future: 22 Minutes with Dr. Shanna Swan
EDN Staff
August 24, 2026
Dr. Shanna Swan discusses how environmental chemicals can affect fertility, hormones and health, and what families and policymakers can do
A Career Above the Rest (Literally)
Emily No
August 20, 2026
America is in the middle of a massive energy transformation, and the job market is reflecting that shift in real
Everyday Chemical Exposures Put Us All at Risk
Xuanting Wan
August 18, 2026
Dr. Shanna Swan explores how everyday chemical exposures may affect fertility and reproductive health, from food and cookware to products
Growing Change: How Young People Are Transforming Food Systems Worldwide
Allen Gil
August 14, 2026
Discover how young people worldwide are transforming food systems through innovation in farming, school meals, food waste, advertising, and public
Climate Finance for Education – Analysing BRACE and CSESI Initiatives
Johnny Dabrowski
August 12, 2026
To mark International Youth Day, we celebrate efforts to scale up climate finance for education, which supports the future of
How a Super El Niño Could Accelerate Biodiversity Loss
Allen Gil
August 7, 2026
If you follow climate news, or just your local weather reports, you’ve probably seen warnings about El Niño, the weather
500,000 Mangroves for the Sundarbans: EARTHDAY.ORG and Partners Launch a Five-Year Initiative
Allen Gil
August 7, 2026
EARTHDAY.ORG, Envision Energy India, and Envision Racing have launched a five-year initiative to plant 500,000 mangrove trees in degraded areas
Take the Plastic Detox Pledge and Make Plastic-Free Habits Stick
Allen Gil
August 6, 2026
Plastic-free choices have the greatest impact when they become part of daily life. Over time, these small choices can reduce
In São Paulo, Earth Day Begins Block by Block
Lily Apostolopoulos
August 5, 2026
São Paulo marked Earth Day 2026 by bringing thousands of people together to clean neighborhoods. Residents, students, municipal workers, and
Greenwashing Fashion: How Brands Sell Sustainability
Charlotte DeRosa
August 3, 2026
For many shoppers, terms like “eco-friendly,” “sustainably sourced,” or “recycled material” are enough to convince them to purchase a piece
Earth Day: a Beacon of Hope for Ukrainian Students
Sahaana Sathyaraj
August 3, 2026
This year, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, (KNU) officially partnered with EARTHDAY.ORG with student presentations devoted to climate-friendly
5 Surprising Biodegradable Plastic Substitutions
Natalie Garre
July 28, 2026
With pros and cons, bioplastics are bio-based and/or biodegradable plastic-alternatives. From using food waste to flies, here are five interesting
After Decades of Decline, Mangroves Are Finally Growing Back
Allen Gil
July 24, 2026
New research shows global mangrove decline may now be reversing. Explore what drives recovery and why long-term conservation remains essential.
Inland Community Pioneers in the Plastic Pollution Fight
Lily Apostolopoulos
July 20, 2026
Plastic pollution threatens inland cities by contaminating drinking water, fish, and food long before the coast.
Birdwatching is Booming, So is Its Problem
Sahaana Sathyaraj
July 17, 2026
Birds are getting a lot of love, and for good reason: they’re essential to environments and fun to watch. Plastic
Local organizations across the U.S. unite for Earth Day 2026
Lee Franklin
July 15, 2026
Across the globe, community leaders, students, teachers, elected and government officials, and every day people registered over 13,000 events on
Don’t Deprive Yourself of Nature’s Benefits
Natalie Garre
July 15, 2026
No matter how you feel, you should spend time in nature to nurture your physical and mental health.
World Bank Group Youth Summit & The Future of Skills
Johnny Dabrowski
July 15, 2026
Hi, this is Johnny Dabrowski and I’m the Youth Lead at Earth Day Network. Skills and education matter more than