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Fungi mining and giant waste piles: How to get rare earths without mining rock As nations posture over access to rare earth deposits, scientists say these coveted materials are hiding in plain sight – and can be harvested without any conventional mining at all.

Rare earths power clean energy and tech—but mining them is messy. New research shows we could recover these critical minerals from fungi and waste piles instead. More at bbc.com/future/article/20260203-landfills-and-coal-ash-the-untapped-sources-of-rare-earth-metals-needed-to-fuel-modern-technology

The common white-tailed deer plays a huge role in shaping forests and #wildlife. Watch the video and learn more from EarthShare Nonprofit Partner @natureserve.bsky.social explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104777/Odocoileus_virginianus

PDF version now available! Just visit the 2025 Annual Report page; link's in the menu.

We know George Washington Carver for peanuts... but his pioneering work in soil restoration and crop rotation would create the sustainable agriculture we know today. Watch and read more from Science History Institute at sciencehistory.org/education/scientific-biographies/george-washington-carver/

EarthShare welcomes Lancaster Conservancy as our newest Nonprofit Partner! Since 1969, they’ve protected 10,000+ acres of wild lands and clean waterways across PA's Lancaster & York Counties... all open to the public year-round and protected forever. lancasterconservancy.org/

At a pivotal moment for the environmental movement, EarthShare is building systems that endure. Our 2025 Annual Report highlights millions of dollars mobilized, smarter giving tools, and the infrastructure powering climate and community resilience. Read more: earthshare.org/annual-report-2025/

This month’s quiz is all about the latest UN Environment Programme Frontiers Report, exploring the “new age of challenges for people and ecosystems.” We're looking at walkable cities for this month's social media question. Take the full quiz: earthshare.org/quiz-january-2026-the-climate-frontier/

Climate finance shifts the Amazon rainforest from deforestation-driven economies to regenerative solutions that support local communities and protect the forest. Learn more: earthshare.org/saving-the-amazon-rainforest-with-climate-finance/

Sustainable farming can protect forests and livelihoods at the same time. EarthShare Nonprofit Partner, Inga Foundation, works with farmers in Central America to replace destructive practices with proven agricultural systems that support families and keep rainforests standing. More at ingatree.org.

What happens to people when animals disappear? A new Pulitzer Center supported project by The Washington Post reveals how biodiversity protects human health... and why the fate of wildlife is tied to our own.

Link in bio and below.
https://pulitzercenter.org/projects/species-save-us

When division feels overwhelming, history reminds us that real change has always started with community. Check out these 9 everyday climate heroes: earthshare.org/the-secret-to-solving-the-climate-crisis-and-9-everyday-heroes-leading-the-charge/

Snow, freezing temperatures, foggy breath—winter's officially here in the U.S., and folks at higher latitudes are seeing its effects all around them. TAKE OUR QUIZ: earthshare.org/quiz-december-2025-winter-ecosystems/

A HOLIDAY CLASSIC! Here's a rebroadcast of last year's top 5 tips for a sustainable holiday. Again, a big warm hug goes to @Oceana and @World_Wildlife for the advise on their blogs. #SustainableHolidays #EcoFriendlyTips #HolidayTips

Say hello to EarthShare’s newest partner—Hudson Highlands Land Trust! From safeguarding 3,600+ acres from development to expanding public outdoor access, Hudson Highlands Land Trust helps communities and ecosystems thrive in the Hudson Highlands just north of NYC. More at hhlt.org

Down in the dark, life finds a way. Mammoth Cave is home to hundreds of miles of passageways and species uniquely adapted to a world without sunlight. Watch our video and read more: earthshare.org/mammoth-cave-and-the-hidden-world-of-earths-darkest-ecosystems/

American alligators may look intimidating, but they’re gentle ecosystem engineers too. Watch the video and learn more from EarthShare Nonprofit partner @nationalwildlife.bsky.social: nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/American-Alligator

It's #GivingTuesday, Earthlings!!! Just to get everyone inspired, here's a quick video showing life on our amazingly cool planet. Learn about how we're building a healthier, more sustainable world at www.earthshare.org.

ES partner Citizens Campaign for the Environment has been bringing neighbors together since 1985—starting as a handful of local advocates and growing into a community of more than 120,000 people across NY and CT. At its heart, CCE gives people a voice to stand for the planet! citizenscampaign.org

Fish farming now outpaces wild fishing—but at a big cost. Crowded, stressed farmed #salmon face disease and harm wild populations. Experts say it’s time to rethink how we raise salmon. EarthShare helped this @vox.com reporting via our donor-advised fund. youtube.com/watch?v=14pAZJMgnZw

QUIZ TIME! Human health, wildlife, ecosystem processes—what do these all have in common? They’re directly affected by the light and noise pollution all around us. Find out how:
earthshare.org/quiz-november-2025-light-noise-pollution/

World leaders are in Belém, Brazil, for #COP30 — a pivotal moment for climate action as nations struggle to meet goals set in the #ParisAgreement. Watch the video and read more from the @theguardian.com: theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/10/cop30-what-are-the-main-issues-and-why-do-they-matter

Meet One Earth Conservation—EarthShare’s new Nonprofit Partner! Working across the Americas, One Earth Conservation protects parrots and the people who share their lands through transformative conservation, education, and efforts to end the wildlife trade. More at oneearthconservation.org.

Once on the brink of extinction, green sea turtles are making a remarkable comeback. Their global population has risen nearly 30% since the 1970s — enough for the IUCN to move them from “endangered” to “least concern." Great piece from @vox.com: vox.com/climate/466231/sea-turtle-iucn-conservation

Get ready to meet plants that bite, burn, and kill… Nature doesn’t hold back, people! #HappyHalloween #WeirdFacts #EcoHorror

What happens when a decades-old philosophy debate meets a modern mission to care for billions of tiny shrimp? EarthShare's donor-advised fund helped make this
@voxdotcom.bsky.social
reporting possible.
Listen on Vox's Unexplainable podcast: vox.com/unexplainable

EarthShare Nonprofit Partner Michigan Energy Options
helps communities across MI save energy and save money. From renewable power projects to efficiency upgrades, MEO partners with cities, businesses, and residents to build a cleaner, stronger Michigan. michiganenergyoptions.org

The U.S. energy system is at a turning point. We still rely on fossil fuels 80+% of our power, even as renewables become cheaper and more reliable. Meanwhile, our aging grid struggles to keep up with demand. earthshare.org/fossil-fuels-an-aging-grid-and-the-future-of-energy-in-the-us/

Florida’s reefs are in a dire state, but scientists have hope with “super corals.” By crossbreeding local corals with heat-tolerant ones from Honduras, they’re creating hybrids built to survive rising ocean temps.
@npr.org >>> npr.org/2025/10/01/nx-s1-5547122/florida-coral-reef-climate-change

QUIZ TIME! Test your knowledge on sustainable transportation systems around the world. From the UK to Senegal to Brazil, public transit is making huge strides to lower carbon footprints. Take the full quiz: earthshare.org/quiz-september-2025-sustainable-public-transportation/