
How to find the time to volunteer, find a good green cause or environmental charity that needs your help, how to put your volunteering skills to work, green your community

What is Your Volunteering Personality? Take our green volunteering quiz to find out.

American democracy is fascinating, especially at this juncture in time. It's both reliant on age-old wisdom (we still look to the 200+ year old constitution as the foundation of our government) and embracing of the most modern technology (John McCain sends his followers messages on Twitter).

Social media and social networking have changed the way people interact with each other. Defining a "friend" has become a nuanced act, expanding many people's social circles. New communication tools, like Twitter, have stepped up to make keeping in touch with all these people easy. These networks and tools are powerful for building casual and professional relationships but they are also useful for spreading information about, organizing for, and taking action to help the environment.

Economy vs. Environment? You can help turn that "versus" into a "hearts."

If you dreamed of being a scientist but took a different career path, here's your opportunity to do some side work to save the planet as a citizen scientist and your help is requested.

From our NGO partners to the Green Apple Festival to online resources and charities, get specific ideas for how to action.


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