We’re very pleased to announce that through your support, we’re now offsetting over 4 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. That’s equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions of over 205 million gallons of gas consumed or the electricity use of 240,000 homes for a year. We reached this important milestone through individual support (we’re now over 400,000 supporters strong) and new partnerships. Fighting global warming is a large challenge, and we’re continuing to build our support through holiday giving and donations.

Helping us reach this milestone are our partnerships with businesses small and large. For example, the Hyundai Genesis Forest Project is offsetting 93,170 metric tons of CO₂ through permanent conservation and reforestation of more than 3,000 acres of tropical forest. Our partnership with Virgin America means travelers now have a flight-offset option at the time of booking through the ticket purchase confirmation page. Passengers soon will also be able to offset in-flight via the airline’s touch-screen, seatback entertainment system. Projects supported include the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Biodigester, which is reducing more than 8,000 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere annually, and IdleAire Truck Stop Electrification, which is saving trucks at rest stops a gallon of diesel per hour.

Let’s work together to reach our next goal of 5 billion pounds. If you haven’t already, please renew your tax-deductible support today. Thank you!