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Why is February Black History Month? Here's everything we know about why this time of rememberance takes place during the second month of the year.

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.

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."

Touting nearly 100% accuracy, research into enhanced camera and software technology will allow users to see the world the way animals perceive it.

The regenivore diet is just one more way that consumers are trying to reduce the impact their food has on the planet through climate-conscious habits.

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.

Bioluminescent waves appeared in Southern California — here's what to know about dinoflagellate and how they make the ocean glow.

A viral video of a frozen alligator in Texas provides a lesson on survival skills. Thanks to a process called brumation, alligators can survive frozen ponds.

VOLVERde's co-founders Mónica and Aidee SanMiguel discuss "making space for a demographic that has always cared" about sustainability.

Green Matters spoke exclusively with Alex Honnold about Nat Geo's 'Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold,' which chronicles his climb of Ingmikortilaq, Greenland and highlights climate research.

Stanley cup tumblers are all the rage right now, but some people don't see the appeal. Here are 16 hilarious Stanley cup memes that make show how ridiculous this trend is.

Amidst news that Arizona may soon legalize human composting, Recompose founder and CEO Katrina Spade discusses the importance of green death care with Green Matters.

As the climate crisis continues to unfold around us, climate change is becoming a popular central plot line in more and more movies. Here are some of our favorites.

Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing filed a lawsuit against Shein, accusing it of selling an "imitation" of its popular "Mary Poppins" bag.

At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.

Martin Luther King Jr. lived an incredible life. Here are some interesting facts about the civil rights activist, worth reading on MLK Jr. Day — or any day of the year.

Quaker Oats, which is a part of PepsiCo, recalled dozens of granola bars and cereal products in 2023 due to possible salmonella contamination.

The fossilized skin of what researchers believe to be a reptile-like land animal may provide clues into evolutionary history, scientists say.

In the U.S., seven states have legalized human composting as of 2024. Here's a running list with info on each state's burial policies.

After raising $135 million from investors for an artificial intelligence startup, Elon Musk is seeking $1 billion in capital. Here's what we know about buying stocks in the AI company.

There are many conspiracies online about "Disease X," but what is it, what are the symptoms, and what is being done to prevent it?

Mark Zuckerberg is raising and eating his own cows, and the internet is ablaze with criticism of him, considering beef's high environmental footprint.

our waste coffee grounds end up in landfills. RMIT researchers have figured out a way to turn waste coffee grounds into sustainable concrete.

Can you make a meme out of anything? Apparently, the answer is yes. Here are 15 bean memes to check out if you're a big fan of this legume.

In a historic measure after years of pressure from animal welfare organizations, South Korea has officially nixed the sale and production of dog meat.

The agency drafted a proposal to kill "invasive" barred owls as the population of the native spotted owl remains on the decline.

If you have to look inside a goose's mouth, what you find may shock you. Do these aquatic birds have teeth? Here's what to know.

Best friend bunnies Donna and Figaro lived a catastrophic life of merciless testing and forced breeding, until they were rescued and moved to a sanctuary.

Eco brutalism’s environmental message might be clear to some people, but critics are not so sure about how effective it is.

More and more companies become guilty of greenwashing every day, in an effort to convince potential customers that a product is sustainable.

The world's oldest forest resides near Cairo, N.Y. Its fossils offer insight into the evolution of some trees and animals. Here's what we know.

Online ads claim Musk is behind an energy-saving device that can significantly slash your energy bill. We explore whether it's legit or a hoax.

The sugary sports drink has been quenching thirst for decades, but is it something kids should be drinking? Dietitians break it down.

Richard Brookman is thankful to be alive after a too-close encounter with a crocodile in Australia. Here's the rest of the harrowing tale.