Big Impact

As we debate property ownership, and who's responsible for the climate crisis, our most precious natural resource, the Earth, needs all of our help.

When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, it made the ambitious claim that the vehicle would be bulletproof. However, many remain skeptical.

International Women's Day is March 8 — here's why we celebrate it on that day, how to celebrate the holiday at work, and quotes to inspire you.

Here are 31 Women's History Month facts — that’s one for each day of March!

Kenny the tiger was thought by many to have Down syndrome, however, this isn’t the case. His facial deformities were a result of inbreeding and abuse.

Rumors online have led people to believe Elon Musk bought XVideos. Here’s what you should know about where they came from, and why they aren’t true.

Elon Musk's connection to Quantum AI stems from a series of fabricated videos that circulated social media, and were allegedly part of a scam.

Sharon Avnon Reuveni — the founder of NYC's low-waste coffee shop Purple Waves — talks sustainability and changing systems.

Each year, the fashion industry uses billions of plastic hangers and the majority go to landfills, because these hangers are difficult to recycle.

Are the new Tesla Cybertrucks prone to rusting? Though vehicle owners are furious, the stainless steel exterior itself is likely not rusting. Let's talk rust dust.

ERS-2, a satellite, crashed through Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 21, 2024. The satellite was meant to monitor Earth but its mission ended in 2011.

Vegan Women Summit 2024 — which is open to all genders — returns to Los Angeles for its fourth annual summit. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting event.

While some legislators are looking towards a ban on nicotine pouches like Zyn, others are passionate about keeping them available.

Simulated and lab-grown diamonds have been touted as a better alternative to mined diamonds, but they also have negative environmental impacts.

Zyn, a brand of oral nicotine pouches, was created to help people end smoking addictions. Tragically, it could also lead to risk of gum cancer.

A sustainable, zero-waste Mardi Gras is possible, even though the holiday usually comes with a lot of waste — here are a few ideas.

Wolves in Chernobyl may have mutated immune systems, therefore allowing them to become resistant to cancer, say new findings.

A wide range of electric car commercials aired during the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorites.

There are so many ways to express your love for animals — such as becoming a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Here's how.

The 2024 Paris Olympics is customizing their winner's medals with a unique flair: pieces of the Eiffel Tower! Here's what to know.

Australia's threatened ecological community list includes more than 100 biodiverse habitats, but is enough being done to protect them?

Depictions of satan often have horns and hooves similar to goats, which can lead to assumptions about their behavior. So where did this come from?

Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently sold one of her private jets — but that wasn't her only plane. Here's what you need to know.

In a guest opinion piece written exclusively for Green Matters, environmental creator Isaias Hernandez and fashion-medium artist Stephanie Dillon call out how music merchandise is often just fast fashion.

The cocoa industry is riddled with injustice. Here's our guide on how to seek out ethical, fair-trade chocolate.

Our eco-friendly Valentine's Day tips, including buying sustainably-made food and vintage or lab-grown diamonds, keeps you (and the earth) happy.

Some people are shy about bathroom humor, but not us. Enjoy these TP memes while you're (probably) reading this from the bathroom.

Greta Thunberg joined in a major protest of the oil industry in London, where she was arrested — and subsequently cleared of public order offense.

The internet loves the world's largest rodent, and so do we. Check out these memes of way-too-relatable capybaras to get you through the week.

A study published in the journal 'Nature' reveals that sea otters are helping stop erosion in California marshlands via their diets. Here's what to know.

International Zebra Day takes place on Jan. 31 every year. Here's how to observe the holiday, which raises awareness for zebra conservation.

Toyota issued a safety recall and "Do Not Drive" advisory for its Toyota Corolla 2003-2004 models. The recall is part of the massive recall involving Takata airbags.

Environmental science is a interdisciplinary science field that combines many natural science courses with a social science curriculum.

Two members of the French activist group Riposte Alimentaire threw soup on the Mona Lisa in a January 2024 protest. The Mona Lisa wasn't ruined in the incident.

Death Valley, in California's Mojave Desert, is home to the highest temperature recorded on planet Earth — and global warming is only making it hotter.

If you've ever seen a giraffe eat, you may wonder, "why are giraffes' tongues black?" This special feature helps protect them from the sun.

Flights at New Zealand's Wellington Airport were delayed Jan. 12 because of a penguin who was on the runway. Here's the scoop on the "little visitor."

After a successful embryo transfer on a southern white rhino, scientists hope IVF can save the northern white rhino from extinction.

Antarctica's iceberg A23a is on the move after more than three decades of being stuck to the ocean floor. Here’s what this means.

Why do iguanas fall out of trees? In Florida, frozen iguanas drop unexpectedly from trees as they struggle to maintain body temperature.