While we've faced a number of setbacks when it comes to halting climate change in the last year, there are still ways to participate in creating a thriving world in the future. Think of this Earth Day as a reset — a day to take a step back and look at the big picture of what we can do, what we can celebrate, and what still needs to be changed. We've rounded up a few of our climate stories that are worth a visit today.

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The best thing you can do for the planet on Earth Day

by Kenny Torrella

The enormous environmental toll of meat and dairy, explained in 8 charts.

Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.

by Vox Staff

These are eight of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.

Yes, you can fight climate change in your backyard

by Cat Willett

One wildflower at a time.

7 reasons to feel actually hopeful about the clean energy transition

by Paige Vega

The last year has felt brutal for climate policy in the US — but the bigger picture is surprisingly promising.

We just took a major step forward in protecting the oceans

by Bryan Walsh

The high seas used to be the wild west of the ocean, but a new treaty could finally bring oversight.

How climate science is sneakily getting funded under Trump

by Kate Yoder, Ayurella Horn-Muller, and Clayton Aldern

Scientists are keeping their climate work alive by any other name

The Western US is already running out of water — and summer is still months away

by Kiley Price

Ski slopes are closed, sprinklers are banned, and more restrictions are still to come.

In America, surviving a disaster increasingly depends on what you can afford

by Rebecca Egan McCarthy

Disaster capitalism isn’t theoretical anymore.

Climate change is rewriting polar bear DNA

by Helena Horton

Researchers say some populations are activating “jumping genes” to survive rising temperatures. It’s both hopeful and alarming.

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