On April 24, we launched Earth Tuesday, our first-ever 24-hour fundraising event. And the results are finally in.

If you’ve been tracking energy and climate news on Twitter, you’re no doubt aware of the Heartland Institute’s major PR debacle last week.

This week’s stories covered everything from energy codes to LEDs to a group’s comparison of so-called “global warming alarmists” to Charles Manson and the Unabomber.

Today’s a special day at Fresh Energy. In fact, it’s so special that it even gets its own name: Earth Tuesday. So what is it? It’s a 24-hour fundraising event that enables you to double, or even triple, your gift to Fresh Energy on April 24.

5.17.12 // J. Drake Hamilton is the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters’ annual dinner.

As individuals, we know we can’t mitigate climate change on our own. After all, you can only change so many light bulbs. But imagine what we could accomplish around the state, region, country, and globe if we concentrated our efforts city-by-city?

On April 24, starting at 12:00AM sharp, we’re launching a 24-hour Earth Tuesday fundraising event. For 24 hours on 4/24, any online donation between $10 and $50 dollars made to Fresh Energy will be matched!

We know it’s hard to remember your reusable bags when you go to the grocery store. Here are five tips to help you remember to grab them, courtesy of the Mississippi Market.

April means it’s spring, and Earth Month, and coincidentally my birthday on Earth Day itself (April 22). I’m celebrating by hitting the road across Minnesota, speaking at great events in great places. Join me for practical information and inspiration if you live in any of the following areas!

Paper or plastic? You know the best answer is “neither.” But sometimes it’s hard to remember reusable bags when you’re hurrying to the grocery store. So we’re announcing an extra incentive to jog your memory (or even decide to skip the bag altogether).