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Earth Action Index contains 1161 items under 11 categories:

Topics (8) - Choose a topic of greatest concern to you.
Problems (85) - Global issues and threats to the survival and well-being of the planet.
Solutions (152) - Tools, ideas, and actions that will help solve the world's problems.
Demonstrations (90) - Examples of how good solutions are being put into practice.
Concepts (87) - Explanations of key terms and ideas that are part of the thought process in developing solutions to global problems.
Creative Works (121) - Works of art, literature, the intellect, and the imagination.
References (311) - Facts, opinions, transcripts, reports, and other sources of information.
People (122) - Problem solvers, solution designers, activists, global thinkers.
Organizations (140) - Groups of people organized to solve problems and implement solutions.
Events (27) - Upcoming conferences, workshops, and performances. Documentation of past events.
Places (18) - Special places on Earth and elsewhere.
 

 
Quote of the Daymore…
 
"If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. That will help change your family. From there it just gets bigger and bigger. Everything we do has some effect, some impact."
--His Holiness the Dalai Lama
 
 
 

The Earth...

Earth
It is endangered.
We can save it.
There is hope.
And you can help.

Earth Action Index is a collection of tools, ideas, designs, models, and best practices that you can use to change the world.

 

 
You can help build a better world.
 

Are you concerned about the fate of the Earth?

If you are worried about the fate of the Earth, if you are concerned that the human race is headed for catastrophe, either through all-out war or through the destruction of the planet, don't fall into despair. There are many reasons to be hopeful. (more...)

 

Do you feel that you are too insignificant to make a difference?

If you are frustrated by the slow pace of social progress, if you have participated in the political process, but have been unhappy with the results, take heart. There are new winds blowing. (more...)

 

Are you looking for specific things you can do?

If you are concerned about a particular problem or issue, you can use this site to look up solutions that may help. (more...)

 

 
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Connecting the dots...
 

The items listed on this site are interconnected by 1752 links that are intended to show the unity and power of the worldwide movement for social change and environmental action.

Problems are linked to solutions, which are linked to demonstration projects and events. And throughout this site there are links to the people and organizations working to transform our world.

See the sitemap for more about the mental model that was used to create this site.

 

 
Issue Spotlight more…
 
Evidence of global warming mounts as the new year begins.
Problem: Global warming
Reference: Giant Ice Shelf Breaks Free in Arctic
Reference: Climate Change May Put Polar Bear on Threatened List
Solution: The Wedge Approach to Climate Change
Event: Step It Up 2007 - National Day of Climate Action
 

 
New Items more…
 
Reference: WorldChanging
29 Dec 2007
 
Reference: A Deeper Shade of Green
11 Jan 2007
 
Person: Bill McKibben
11 Jan 2007
 
Event: Step It Up 2007 - National Day of Climate Action
11 Jan 2007
 
Organization: Center for Biological Diversity
2 Jan 2007
 


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