Lizzy Rosenberg
Managing EditorLizzy Rosenberg is an Ithaca College graduate, Green Matters' Managing Editor, a Catskills-based nature enthusiast, and a helicopter (dog) mom. When she isn't assigning, editing, and writing stories about the world's inevitable demise, she's hiking with her rescue pup, dancing at a concert, teaching ski lessons, or planning her next trip.
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Girlfriend Collective donated to climate think tank, Woodwell Climate Research Center, for Earth Day — here's what to know about the organization.Schilling Cider Loves Their "Fur Babies" and Partners With Animal Rescues Year-Round (Exclusive)
We spoke with Schilling Cider founder Colin Schilling about the business' Earth Day plans, how it reduces waste, and its dog-friendly environment.Report Names Ohio River the Second Most Endangered U.S. River, Because It’s So Contaminated
Why is the Ohio River so contaminated? In a report from American Rivers, it was listed as the second-most endangered river in the U.S.Nalgene’s Rich History Spans Across Several Earth Days (Exclusive)
For Earth Week, we spoke with Eric Hansen, the Marketing Director of Nalgene Outdoor, on the historic origins of the company.Cheers to Mother Earth, With These Earth Day Cocktails
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When is the next Starship launch? Although SpaceX intended to launch its spacecraft on April 17, it wasn't able to make its journey.Teach Your Preschoolers Sustainability Through Earth Day Crafts
Looking to teach sustainability to your kids? Whether you're a teacher or parent, teach eco-friendliness, specifically to your preschoolers, through various activities and crafts.Does El Niño Result in More or Less Hurricanes?
Does El Niño cause more hurricanes, or fewer? With La Niña coming to an end and El Niño starting up again, communities are looking to prepare accordingly.GreenLatinos Wants You to Keep Your Environmental Activism Intersectional (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke with GreenLatinos, a U.S. nonprofit made up of Latino leaders, who are constantly working to address environmental justice issues.Plus-Size Outdoor Influencers That You Should Definitely Be Following
Oftentimes plus-size folks are underrepresented in the outdoor community — which is why these influencers are must-follows.The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Now Has Its Own Ecosystem... Gross
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch has grown so much, and it's become such a permanent entity, that it now has its own flourishing ecosystem... joy.Gender-Neutral and Sustainable Period Care Companies Are Making the Industry More Intersectional (Exclusive)
Gender-neutral, intersectional, and sustainable period care is super important, as period products are often marketed to white women.Germany No Longer Uses Nuclear Energy, After Closing Its Last Three Plants
Germany no longer uses nuclear energy after closing its last three plants, which is a major clean energy win.An Environmental Historian and Attorney's Legacy in Conservation and Environmental Law
We spoke to environmental historian and attorney, Lowell E. Baier, about his 58-year career in environmental law. Here's what he had to say.Does Fracking Cause Sinkholes? Two Have Formed In A Texas Area Known For Gas Production
Does fracking cause sinkholes — and can they be repaired? Residents of Daisetta, Texas are concerned after several structures were swallowed.Behind Carole Baskin’s Decision to Close Her Infamous Big Cat Rescue
Joe Exotic is likely celebrating from his prison cell, over the news that Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue in Florida is officially closing its doors.Here's How You Can Mindfully Dispose of All Your Leftover Easter Eggs
Can you recycle easter eggs? Stay tuned for instructions on how to properly and mindfully dispose of all your leftover plastic and real painted eggs.A Nutritionist Weighs in on the Viral Chia Seed Water TikTok Trend (Exclusive)
Thanks to TikTok, many are taking to a new health trend that involves drinking chia seeds mixed with water several times per day.EPA Identifies Millions of Lead Pipes Nationwide — Can Any Water Filters Remove Lead?
Are there any water filters that remove lead? The EPA has found that over 9 million water pipes nationwide are made from lead.Hugh Jackman's Basal Cell Carcinoma Scare — Its Symptoms, Stages, Treatment, and More
Hugh Jackman recently announced that he may have basal cell carcinoma, and is undergoing tests. Here's what you should know about the cancer.Why Conservationists Are Fighting to Protect Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is considered a highly biodiverse site, but it may be in danger with an upcoming mining project.Seasonal Affective Disorder Could Be to Blame for Your Wintertime Mood Changes
What is seasonal affective disorder? Mood changes are often linked to the darker, shorter days of winter, which is commonly referred to as SAD.Christina Aguilera’s Vegan Lube Company Is Anything but “Dirrty”
Christina Aguilera is truly our genie in a bottle! The renowned pop star recently co-founded a sexual wellness brand that makes vegan lube that we can't wait to try.Cesar Millan on Making Outdoor Adventures With Your Dog So Much Safer (Exclusive)
In a Q&A with celebrity dog trainer, Cesar Millan, we learn about the Halo dog collar, as well as his tips for recall training, to protect your dog on outdoor adventures.Show Your Love For the Planet By Using These Earth Day Instagram Captions
If you're looking to show your appreciation for Mother Earth this Earth Day, we've come up with some solid Instagram captions to augment your feed.Photos From the 2023 Holland Tulip Festival Look Totally Magical
If you can't go to Holland IRL for the annual tulip festival, photos from the 2023 affair are absolutely gorgeous.What Is a Climate Disadvantaged Community? Many NYC Neighborhoods to Receive Climate Funds
What does it mean to be climate disadvantaged? Several NYC neighborhoods have been identified as such, and will receive climate funds.Georgia Man Makes Headlines for Hiking Daily — Here Are the Benefits of Doing the Same
Hiking everyday clearly has a number of physical and mental health advantages, as seen after a Georgia man hiked daily, and lost 200 pounds.Lamborghini Phased Out Gas-Only Cars — And Released Its First Hybrid
Lamborghini has discontinued its gas-only cars and just released its first hybrid vehicle, .Toxoplasma Gondii Can Kill Otters — But How Does It Impact Humans?
Recently, four otters off the California coast died from a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. Now locals are worrying about its affect on humans.The Permian Basin Superorganism: An Urban Legend or True Story?
The Permian Basin superorganism, aka Mystery Flesh Pit National Park, is said to be located in Texas. But is it real, or is it merely another internet rumor?Uphilling for Beginners: How to Get Started With Alpine Touring or Skinning
What is uphilling? If you're interested in trying a new winter sport, uphilling — also known as alpine touring or skinning — may be your new hobby.Here’s How You Can Help the Victims of the Mississippi Tornado
On Friday, March 24, a tornado slammed Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, killing at least 22 people — here's how to donate to the victims of this tragedy.Nature Podcasts to Educate — And Get You Excited — About The Great Outdoors
Even if you're more of an "indoor kid," these nature podcasts will help you build a bigger appreciation for the great outdoors.Though Solar Geoengineering May Curb Climate Change, Countries Like Mexico Have Banned It
Even though solar engineering could ultimately save us from climate change, countries such as Mexico have banned it entirely.Recent Chemical Spill in Philadelphia Suburb Sparks Worry Over Drinking Water Supply
After a chemical spill took place in Philadelphia, authorities are monitoring for water contamination.Yet Another New Mosquito Species Detected in Florida, Continuing a Concerning Trend
Florida has welcomed a new species of mosquito, called the Culex lactator — which not only continues a worrying trend — but also could carry disease.Here’s Why TikTok Health Gurus Are Obsessed With Brazil Nuts
Are Brazil nuts healthy? They're reportedly linked to a number of health benefits, which is why TikTok is suddenly obsessed with them.These Eye Drop Brands Were Recalled, Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination
If you wear glasses, check your bottles of eye drops — several brands are recalling their products due to possible bacterial contaminations.“Ghost Lakes” Are Likely to Become Increasingly Common With Climate Change
What is a ghost lake? The state of California is home to a lake that dried up 80 years ago, but recently came back to life with recent rainfall.After Producing Gas Cars for Over 100 Years, Dodge Is Going Fully Electric
After being in business for more than 100 years, making traditional gas vehicles, Dodge is going fully electric after 2023.Pakistan and Afghanistan's Damage From the March 2023 Earthquake (Updates)
In March 2023, a magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in some damage, fatalities, and injuries.TikTok Updates Climate Disinformation Policy, Thanks to Friends of the Earth's Campaigns
TikTok released a new policy on climate disinformation, to ensure false claims are identified quickly and immediately, thanks to Friends of the Earth.California Residents Fear Oncoming Floods, With Pine Flat Reservoir Water Levels Rising
Pine Flat reservoir's water levels are rising behind the Pine Flat Dam — so much so, that residents are concerned.Everything You Need to Know About Candida Auris, as Case Numbers Rise in the U.S.
A fungal infection known as Candida Auris is becoming increasingly widespread across the U.S. Here are symptoms and information on how it spreads.These Spring Equinox Rituals Ring in the Warmer Weather
Regardless if you're spiritual or not, these spring equinox rituals are meant to appropriately ring in the new season.How to Get Hired for the World’s Cutest Job, as a Professional “Bear Hugger” in New Mexico
You can now become a "bear hugger" in New Mexico, for the sake of conservation.Minnesota’s Nuclear Leak From November 2022 Is Still Being Cleaned Up, Four Months Later
In Nov. 22, Xcel reported a nuclear leak to the NRC, at its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, which is just outside of Minneapolis, Minn.Dallas Experiences Rolling Blackouts, Thanks to Ongoing Storms
Rolling blackouts in Dallas are the result of ongoing storms slamming the Texas city right now.Thanks to a Sustainable Investment From Leonardo Dicaprio, Neat Burger Is Coming to NYC
Vegan burger chain, Neat Burger, is expanding beyond the U.K. to NYC, thanks to a hefty investment from activist and actor, Leonardo DiCaprio.
