World Ocean Day is around the corner (June 8, 2023), and while we might think of the oceans as these big pools of water, they’re more than that. They provide vital resources to help us live. In case you hadn't heard, there was major good news among world leaders in late 2022: they made a global commitment to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 (30x30). 🎉

We're asking you to help keep the pressure on our leaders to follow through. After all, to create a healthy ocean with abundant wildlife and to stabilize the climate, it’s critical that 30% of our planet’s lands, waters, and ocean be protected.

🌊 Here's the cool part! Our friends at World Ocean Day are inviting everyone to answer ONE simple question (which takes about 10-seconds), the answers of which will help urge our leaders to make good on their promise.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023CAF

Source: World Ocean Day
📸: Zhihong Zhuo, Getty Images

Planning some spring or summer vacation drives? Did you know that Google Maps, when used to help you navigate from point A to point B, has the ability to calculate a route using the least amount of carbon emissions? All you have to do is use it, and select the route that's the most 🌎 friendly. If different routes are comparable in length, Google Maps will automatically give you the route which will emit the least carbon.

The top brass at Google believe their new and improved route calculator could save 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, or the equivalent of taking 200,000 cars off the road.

Go ahead and give 🌎 a break on your drives. After all, it's a free app and it only takes about 30-seconds to make an impact. (Once in Google Maps, head to "Settings" - "Navigation Settings" - and choose “Prefer fuel-efficient routes”)

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps

📸: Gov Tech

Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 weeks, use simple yet impactful tips and lifestyle changes to become more food-friendly for our planet. Every action adds up, no matter where you are - and you too can go from Zero to Food Hero today!

The food crisis is real: The food industry is responsible for around 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions. And sadly, about 1/3 of all food produced is wasted. All of us can make a change to help.

You can take your pick on how to get involved - maybe it's as simple as discovering 1 of 4 top changes you can make to your diet, or perhaps you've got more time to use a tool to help combat food waste. It's only 1 tap away.

👉 For all the details: https://explore.panda.org/food

Source: WWF