Earth.Org reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month across the world. But few readers know our platform is managed singlehandedly by one Editor and powered by hundreds of volunteer Contributing Writers. Our readers’ support is crucial in continuing to deliver free, original and independent journalism.

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Dear Earth.Org Readers,

Today, millions of people around the world celebrate World Environment Day, which this year calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution, one of the biggest environmental issues of our time.

In the past year, Earth.Org has dedicated a lot of its coverage to this pressing crisis.

We have covered critical negotiations for a Global Plastic Treaty, looking at why the last round of negotiations failed as well as the major coalitions that will join – and ultimately shape – this August’s summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the environment each year, with impacts felt across oceans, waterways, and land. Only a Global Plastic Treaty can provide a coordinated international framework to tackle plastic production, use, and disposal, promoting sustainable practices and reducing waste at its source.

We have also covered powerful corporations’ greenwashing attempts to cover up their real contribution to plastic pollution. A recent Greenpeace report revealed that members of the Alliance to End Plastic Wastean, which include the world’s largest oil and gas companies, have produced more than 1,000 times the plastic than the scheme has cleaned up since its inception in 2019.

Luckily, individuals, environmental organizations and governments are fighting back, with dozens of ongoing climate lawsuits seeking to hold big polluters accountable for their actions.

Earth.Org, a non-profit and registered charity, relies on the passion and commitment of hundreds of volunteer writers from across the globe – real people driven by a shared mission to protect our planet.

In a world awash with misinformation and automated content, Earth.Org has recently overhauled its Editorial Guidelines and implemented a rigorous artificial intelligence (AI) policy. All contributors must now commit to strict standards of transparency, originality, and authenticity, ensuring that every story we publish is rooted in truth and powered by genuine human insight.

This Environment Day 2025, we invite you to support our free, trusted, and independent journalism.

We reach nearly a million people each month around the world, yet fewer than 1% of our readers are donors – and even less than that are monthly supporters.

Your donation helps us keep this vital work accessible to all – because the fight for a livable planet belongs to everyone. Your money will contribute to:

1. Expanding our coverage: With your support, we can reach a wider audience and provide in-depth coverage of critical environmental issues – including climate change, energy, pollution, biodiversity, and conservation – and solutions.
2. Enhancing our research and data analysis capabilities: By investing in advanced research tools and data analysis techniques, we can expand our Data Visualization team to provide comprehensive insights and solutions for addressing environmental challenges.
3. Expanding our team: Your donation will help us sustain and expand our talented team to bring in more environmental experts, journalists, and researchers dedicated to bringing you accurate and impactful content.
4. Engaging in advocacy and policy initiatives: Earth.Org actively participates in advocacy efforts and collaborates with environmental groups and NGOs to drive meaningful change. Your support will enable us to amplify our advocacy work and influence policy decisions.

On this World Environment Day, support our efforts to inspire climate action globally by making a one-off donation to our newsroom or signing up as a monthly donor. Together, we can mobilize, act, and deliver the change our planet needs.

Thank you,
Martina Igini
Editor-in-Chief

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