Big Impact

Do you have boxelder bugs in your home or garden that you want to get rid of? There are a few all-natural ways to do so that won't make you sick.

Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters' investigative documentary 'Christspiracy' aims to expose the exploitative relationship between religion and animals.

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.

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.

A rare golden tiger was sighted in India in January 2024, but conservationists are worried this is actually a sign of increased inbreeding.

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

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.

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?

Hurricanes are getting stronger thanks to climate change, and a study explains how the current hurricane category scale is not as effective.

Regardless of what your game day plans are, these vegan versions of classic Super Bowl recipes will definitely make for a winning spread.

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.

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.

Many factors affect how we interpret the color of the night sky from solid ground on Earth. Let's explore why tonight's moon looks the way it does.

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.

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."

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.

Billions of cicadas from two separate broods have emerged from the earth in summer 2024, much to residents' chagrin.

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.