Wiser.org Blog

WiserEarth’s community includes many changemakers using social media, such as Twitter, to spread the word about social justice and environmental issues and events. We were inspired by Mashable’s great list of Environmentalists on Twitter to create one of our own.

@evaughanlee tweets to support a shift in consciousness toward oneness. His initiative: Global Oneness Project – finding shared values through films. (Emmanual Vaughan-Lee)

@transitionus tweets to provide inspiration, support, training, and networking for US Transition Initiatives — part of a international grassroots movement to build community resilience in response to peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. (Transition US)

@storyofstuff tweeting to turn the The Story of Stuff video and resource center into a movement to transform the present materials economy – based on exploitation and perpetual growth – into a more sustainable, just system. (Story of Stuff Project)

@GlobalFundWomen tweets about global women’s issues and rights from an international network committed to a world of equality and social justice. (Global Fund For Women)

@catcomm tweets about global network of grass-roots driven community solutions based in Rio de Janerio. (Catalytic Communities)

@thecitizen tweets on realigning our society with nature through business methods. (Scott Badenoch, a WiserEarth Editor)

@ecodads tweets on environmentally-minded dads supporting sustainable economic, social and environmental development. (Michael Liefer)

@Angelflinn promotes embracing the vegan ideal as the world’s hope for a safe and prosperous future. Her Group: The Vegan Solution. (Angel Flinn)

@chitchatmag tweets about Chit Chat Magazine a network dedicated to spreading the word on charities, causes, issues, research, and opinions while still having fun. (Darlene Darragh)

@kanter tweets about social media, networks, and nonprofits. She is also the author of the fabulous resource – Beth’s Blog. (Beth Kanter)

@engagejoe tweets on local and global community organizing and social media. (Joe Solomon)

@foglio tweets about activism, globalization, technology, and the environment by journalist, social entrepreneur, and social media evangelist. (Leif Utne)

@WILDFoundation tweets are dedicated to protecting wild-nature world-wide with posts on projects and programs, international partner activities, and general wilderness news. (Wild Foundation)

@hopedance tweets on pioneering and inspiring activities of individuals and organizations creating a new world by building ecologically sustainable solutions for a holistic, healthy and awakened community. (HopeDance)

@peacedaysept21 tweets about the culture of peace and the UN designated International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) that provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. (International Day of Peace)

@wiserearth represented by Peggy Duvette, WiserEarth‘s very own Executive Director, has been using Twitter since February 2009 as an outreach tool but also a way to connect with our communities of action.