Learn more about the environment. Earth Day is a good time to make a commitment to learning more about the environment and how you can help to protect it. Read articles to get up to date on the current issues affecting the environment, like pollution, water shortages, and climate change. Or, learn about a region you've never considered before, like the Arctic, the deserts, or the rain forests. Not sure where to start? Check out your local news sources for information about environmental issues in your own backyard.
Understand how climate change works, and what you can do about it.[1]
If you live in a city, look into urban environmental issues like contaminated drinking water and energy conservation.[2]
If you live near a body of water, do research to find out whether it's healthy or in need of help.[3]
Learn more about fracking, which is affecting many communities in the United States.[4]
Find out which species native to your area are under threat of extinction.
