Sophie Hirsh
Executive EditorLocation: New YorkEducation: Muhlenberg CollegeSophie is a New York-based journalist, animal lover, and Taylor Swift fan.
Since graduating from Muhlenberg College, she has reported on a wide range of topics at media outlets including Mashable, Romper, Reductress, and across 10 Condé Nast brands. She has been part of the Green Matters team since 2019, where she currently serves as Executive Editor. At Green Matters, Sophie covers all things sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice; she also manages the Green Matters Instagram, newsletter, and more.
Sophie is passionate about treating the planet well, and she loves getting to write about her favorite topics every day for the Green Matters audience. After work, you can find her thrifting, baking, or trying a new vegan restaurant.
More From Sophie Hirsh
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Bradley Jimenez, aka Brad the Boxer and Just Brad, is a vegan chef taking over TikTok.We Are “Way Off Track” to Achieve Paris Agreement’s Goals, Says UN Greenhouse Gas Report
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The 2021 Wisconsin wolf hunt is sparking debates all across the state.Can Cryptocurrency Ever Be Sustainable? This Mining Startup Thinks So (Exclusive)
Can cryptocurrency ever truly be sustainable? We spoke with Justin Podhola, CEO of cryptocurrency company Elite Mining, which has a goal of making mining more efficient and sustainable.The Ocean Cleanup Is Now Cleaning Up Rivers With the "Interceptor"
The "Interceptor" is The Ocean Cleanup's latest innovation, with a goal of cleaning plastic out of rivers before it gets to the ocean.Climate Crisis Prompts California to Proclaim a Drought Emergency Statewide
California just declared a drought emergency statewide.Sustainable Vegan Rugs for a Cozy, Eco-Friendly Home
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A TikTok about slashed Coach bags found in dumpsters went so viral, that it actually prompted Coach to pledge to quit the wasteful practice of destroying unsold merchandise.Phthalates Correlated With 100,000 Annual Deaths in U.S. — How to Avoid This Chemical Group
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The Benton Harbor water crisis just keeps getting worse, and this week, city officials warned residents of the city not to use tap water, due to lead contamination.Wild Elk Free From Tire Around His Neck After Over Two Years
An elk had a tire around his neck for the past 2+ years — and two Colorado wildlife officers finally managed to tranquilize the elk and remove him.Leonardo DiCaprio Just Invested in Two Lab-Grown Meat Companies
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This World Egg Day is a great time to compassionately take back the holiday, and enjoy some vegan eggs for breakfast.24 Hours Later, Officials Are Still Cleaning Up Crude Oil Spill at Texas Refinery
The Marathon Petroleum oil spill that happened in Texas this week will take days to clean up.Vegan Impossible Nuggets Are Launching at Three U.S. Burger Kings
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Squirrel School on TikTok, which has more than 82,000 followers, shows viewers the importance of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.Nobel Peace Prize Frontrunners Include Greta Thunberg, WHO, and BLM
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize could go to Greta Thunberg, or a number of other qualified nominated individuals and organizations.Pipeline Bursts in Pacific Ocean, Leaking 126,000 Gallons of Oil Into California's Waters and Beaches
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Vegan leather pants are huge on TikTok this fall — here's a look into the two most popular pairs from Abercrombie and Aritzia, as well as some more sustainable options.Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Is One of 22 Animals Declared Extinct in the U.S. Today
The ivory-billed woodpecker was declared extinct by the USFWS, as well as 21 other protected animal species and one plant species.Colleen Patrick-Goudreau On How We Will End the Thanksgiving Turkey (Exclusive)
Famous vegan author and animal advocate Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shares her solutions for separating Thanksgiving from the idea of eating turkeys.A Carriage Horse and Car Collide, Leaving Blood on NYC Streets
A horse carriage and car got into an accident in NYC this week, leaving blood on the sidewalk — and many eyewitnesses and animal activists ready to demand action.Kate Winslet Narrates 'Eating Our Way to Extinction' Doc About the Climate Crisis
'Eating Our Way to Extinction' is a new documentary narrated by Kate Winslet, focusing on the ways the climate crisis is causing ecological collapse — and what we can do.Sustainability at NYFW: Not Enough Eco-Conscious Fashion on Runways This Year
Is NYFW sustainable? Some designers used eco-friendly techniques for NYFW, but overall, sustainability was not a main character at this year's event.Cruelty-Free and Sustainable Dog Care Products, From Shampoo to Paw Balm
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The Nipah virus outbreak has already taken one victim’s life, and many others are isolating after coming into contact with him.Zero-Waste Stain Sticks That Are Far More Eco-Friendly Than Tide Pens
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Actress Jacqueline Piñol is a major advocate for dog adoption, and her new docuseries 'The Canine Condition' shines a light on the homeless dog crisis."Forever Chemicals" Detected in Kindergarten Classrooms' Air and Carpets
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The link between climate change and hurricanes — with Hurricane Ida being a prime example — is on the forefront of many minds across the nation.Startup’s Lab-Grown Mouse Meat Cat Treats Could Change the Pet Food Industry (Exclusive)
Because, Animals is preparing to disrupt the pet food industry with its unique new product: cultured mouse treats for cats.Opinion: No, Hot Girls Don’t Drink Whole Milk
A controversial opinion piece titled “Whole Milk Mounts Its Triumphant Comeback” is making the rounds on the internet — but non-dairy milk is here to stay.It Just Rained at Greenland’s Highest Summit for the First Time — And You Can Guess Why
It recently rained on the highest elevation of the ice sheet of Greenland’s Summit region for the first time.Why Vegans Don't Wear Real Pearls — Here's How They're Made
Do vegans wear pearls? The pearl industry presents a host of ethical and environmental issues.All 423 National Parks Will Be Free on Aug. 25 — and These Other Five Holidays
The NPS is offering free entrance to every national park across the country for its birthday.EPA Bans Controversial Pesticide Chlorpyrifos From Being Sprayed on Food
The EPA just banned the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which is linked to various negative health effects in humans.How Wildfire Smoke Caused 19,700 Additional COVID Cases, According to New Harvard Study
Wildfire smoke is linked to COVID-19 cases and even deaths in several states, according to new research.Green Circle Salons Will Help You Find a Zero-Waste Haircut, Manicure, and More (Exclusive)
Green Circle Salons is a certification program that helps customers find eco-friendly salons.
