Big Impact

What is an urban heat island? A 2021 study shows that the BIPOC community is disproportionately affected by heat waves hitting cities worldwide.

The HexClad brand is purportedly non-toxic, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay supporting the brand, but reviewers say otherwise.

The German-based grocery chain keeps their prices affordable for the average family and has earned praise on social media.

These baby wipes are made mostly with water and plant-based ingredients, and most are biodegradable.

Although many have been led to believe all dairy cows are gently milked by hand, the truth of industrial practices is far bleaker.

The environmental impact of fireworks includes emitting CO2 and contaminating lakes or rivers with marine life.

A study from the International Journal of Impotence Research says they have found microplastics in the human penis. There may be a way to prevent this from happening.

Costco is facing a class action lawsuit over claims that certain types of Kirkland baby wipes contain PFAS.

The Borneo Elephant is native to Borneo and Sumatra and is currently on the endangered species list.

We spoke exclusively with Lance Bass about the EMA IMPACT Summit, how he teachers sustainability to his kids, and music.

The band Coldplay started on tour in 2021, but partnered with a greenwashing oil company. In 2024, the tour reduced emissions by 59%.

Some scholars think that humans are invasive due to our negative impact on ecosystems, but others disagree.

In 2023, ice cream and milkshake products were recalled for potential listeria contamination. In 2024, 13 brands recalled more ice cream products.

Just Stop Oil wants the newly elected government officials to vow to work with other world leaders to end the UK's use of fossil fuels by 2030.

Show Your Stripes Day is an annual holiday that visually explains just how sharply the planet's average temperature has increased.

Raw earth construction is making a comeback in Europe, but the U.S. is falling behind. Rammed earth and adobe may be important for climate crisis-era construction.

A global increase in heat waves means a higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Be sure to hydrate, stay indoors, wear lightweight clothing, and more.

It’s not uncommon to find the words “BPA-free” written on the side of a plastic product, but this distinction may not mean all that much in terms of safety.

Whether you used your bicycle to commute around the city or compete in events, many stores will accept used bikes.

The Food Empowerment Project announced the end to their boycott of Amy's Kitchen after workplace safety changes were implemented.

The birth of a white buffalo in Yellowstone National Park has prompted celebration from Lakota Sioux leaders who say the birth is an omen.

Some animals' names start with the letter "Y" which makes them that much more unique and interesting to learn about.

Biodynamic wine is any type of wine made using biodynamic farming practices, which take a more holistic, sustainable approach.

Every June, World Oceans Day, aka World Ocean Day, aims to remind people all around the world of how important it is to protect our major oceans.

Poppi soda has been named in a law suit after customers say that the prebiotic soda doesn't live up to its health claims.

A woman at Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison in June 2024 following similar incidents in May and July 2023.

Solight Design founder Alice Chun got candid with Green Matters about inventing sustainable, collapsable solar lanterns and illuminating the world the clean way.

For more than a decade, raw sewage spills regularly plague the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers, and minimal efforts have been made to stop it.

We've highlighted some crucial LGBTQ environmental activists who have dedicated their lives to better the planet in every single way.

These gardening gifts include handcrafted garden tools, accessories, clothes, and more, with some made of sustainable materials.

A parade of planets — six, in fact — will take over the night sky on June 3, 2024. Here's what you need to know about how to see it.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated a previous bottle water recall after more than a million bottles of water were recalled from store shelves.

A program to relocate mountain goats from Olympic National Park appears doomed as the goat population largely died off during the project.

These pots and pans made of chef-approved materials like stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic are best for cooking on a gas stove.

Heat and a lack of water are being blamed for the deaths of Mexican howler monkeys, whose populations were already struggling due to deforestation.

The Great Lakes region, which holds 95% of the nation's freshwater supply, tests positive for PFAS in the air, atmosphere, rain, and water.

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the "Doomsday" glacier for the catastrophe it will unleash if it melts, has been melting since the 1940s.

There are surprisingly many differences between coyotes vs. wolves. A rare wolf sighting in Nevada led experts to conduct DNA testing on a trio of coyotes.

Polar bears are always in search of quality ice and available prey. Evolution seems to have forbid their passage to Antarctica.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village has been deemed a do-good "eco-neighborhood," but what is the real environmental impact of the Olympic Games?