named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bridges Programming
Internet audio/video station broadcasting daily success stories in renewable energy and sustainability, with live interviews and archived content to educate and connect global audiences.
Earthlings
Educational initiative organizing sustainability-focused activities for children to cultivate compassion for the natural world and a sense of wonder.
Human Renewable Energy Measure (HREM)
Conceptual framework for measuring and valuing human work effort within economic systems, promoting humane and equitable economics.
Solar Learning Centers for African Nations
Proposed collaboration with Religion Without Borders to establish solar-powered educational centers in African countries.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for Energy Currency and Universal Basic NeedsAdvocates for the creation of a parallel economic system called Energy Currency to provide Universal Basic Needs for all people, promoting systemic alternatives to the current fossil-based economy.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Distribution of children's sustainability activitiesOrganizes and distributes lists of sustainability-focused activities for children to do individually, with peers, or with parents, aimed at cultivating environmental awareness and compassion in youth.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Facilitation of international sustainability transition knowledge exchangeFacilitates the international exchange of ideas, information, and actions to support the transition from a fossil-based economy to one based on sustainable energy and water, connecting global efforts in renewable energy and environmental stewardship.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Operation of Bridges Programming internet audio/video stationDevelops and operates Bridges Programming, an internet audio/video station that publicizes success stories in renewable energy and sustainability through daily podcasts, live broadcasts, and archived content accessible to the public.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Production and publication of Earthling lettersProduces and publishes Earthling letters containing writing and illustrations on environmental themes to educate and engage the public in ecological issues.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$12K
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Net assets$12K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -67.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 1
- EUGENE DESIATO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Campbell Island on the Hudson River Partner — Collaborative relationship involving shared vision for developing a sustainable waterfront destination on Campbell Island.
- HREM.org Network — RTE is the home of HREM.org – Human Renewable Energy Measure – hosting and advancing the development of the HREM concept.
- National Wildlife Federation Partner — Barbara Bramble serves as senior program advisor in international affairs for the National Wildlife Federation and is a member of the advisory board of Renew The Earth.
- Religion Without Borders Partner — Collaborates with Religion Without Borders on the concept of solar learning centers for African nations.
- oil industries Partner — Collaborates with oil industries to support the transition from heavier to lighter carbon fuels.
strategies · 8
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Biomass-Driven Rural Economic Developmentmethodology: rural-economic-development-through-biomassBy advancing sustainable biomass industries, we stimulate rural economic development and empower small-scale businesses and local communities because renewable biological economies create localized, resilient livelihoods.
- Collaborative Energy Transition from Fossil to Biological Sourcesmethodology: collaborative-transition-from-geology-to-biologyBy working with oil industries to shift from geologic to biological carbon sources, we accelerate a just and feasible energy transition because engaging incumbent systems reduces resistance and leverages existing infrastructure.
- Global Knowledge-Sharing Network to Prevent Redundancymethodology: knowledge-sharing networkBy cataloging and disseminating global success stories in sustainability, we prevent duplication and accelerate effective project development because shared learning reduces wasted effort and scales impact.
- Humane Economics via Human Work Valuationmethodology: humane economicsBy developing the Human Renewable Energy Measure (HREM) to value human work effort, we advance a more humane economic system because centering human contribution corrects dehumanizing imbalances in current economic metrics.
- Intergenerational Environmental Education for Stewardshipmethodology: intergenerational-environmental-educationBy teaching children what is real and worth saving in nature, we cultivate lifelong environmental stewardship because early, meaningful connection to the natural world produces enduring protective behaviors.
- Renewable Energy Integration for Harmonious Livingmethodology: renewable-energy-integrationBy promoting off-grid living powered by solar and renewable energy, we enable harmony with the Earth because energy independence reduces ecological harm and fosters sustainable lifestyles.
- Sustainable Biomass via Science and Stewardshipmethodology: sustainable-biomass-through-research-and-technologyBy ensuring biomass sustainability through research, best practices, and technology, we protect ecosystems and enhance soil and water health because renewable energy must regenerate, not deplete, natural systems to be truly sustainable.
- Systemic Innovation Through Replacementmethodology: systemic_innovationBy creating new, functional systems that make outdated and harmful structures obsolete, we achieve lasting systemic change because replacement proves more effective than reform in shifting entrenched paradigms.