Big Impact

People do some dumb things on social media. One creator accepted a challenge to stay in a hurricane shelter made out of cardboard boxes during Hurricane Idalia.

Chris Kolodziejski, former NFL player and founder of Chella, tells us how he transitioned the beauty brand to be more sustainable.

In a hurricane, you should only drive if absolutely necessary. A viral video shows how one man learned about hurricane driving dangers the hard way.

On Aug. 30, 2023, Nebraska police received a call about a man with his bull riding shotgun on the 275. Here's what to know!

In two separate incidents in August 2023, homeowners found a snake in a kitchen cupboard. Find out what happened after the surprise of their lives!

Climbing down Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes might sound like an exhilarating experience, but a rescue could cost you $3,000.

The sand cat is the only feline to live almost entirely in the desert, able to survive weeks without any water. But why are they so hard to find?

Naive Yellowstone National Park tourists have surely wondered, "Can you swim in the Grand Prismatic Spring?" Though its rainbow rings are stunning, danger awaits.

Trees make oxygen via the process of photosynthesis — this is how it works, and why it's important.

New Jersey officials are trying to catch an alligator last seen in Creighton Lake. The Middlesex alligator is still loose — here's what to know.

When climate activists blocked traffic to Burning Man, Nevada Rangers rammed through the demonstration, threatened protesters with a gun, and made several arrests.

Did you buy bad gas? Florida officials warned residents along the Gulf Coast that some gasoline may be contaminated with diesel.

The fossil fuel industry is killing our planet. One trial attorney is suing fossil fuel companies for $1.15 billion to protect a community — and everyone.

In a viral video, a woman's shoes are seen melting from extreme heat, one of the markers of climate change.

A new short-term treatment dolphin hospital arrives in Cape Cod to address issues of dolphin stranding that occur yearly. Here's what to know!

Meat packing plants often use toxic ammonia in their refrigeration systems, and an ammonia leak at a meat packing plant in Louisiana caused major trouble.

Can a giraffe really be born without spots? Though the gangling animal is known for its chunky brown spots, a Tennessee-born baby giraffe has shocked the world.

The sun’s solar flares are expected to become stronger due to an increase in activity. This could cause a few problems for everyone here on Earth.

August 2023 must be lucky, because the full moon is coming twice! Here's what to expect from the Blue Moon.

On July 24, 2023, the Manatee Bay, Florida Keys water temperature reached over 100 degrees. Scientists warn of continued mass coral bleaching.

Check out these five death valley stargazing tips to help you see the best and brightest sights in the night sky. You don’t want to miss out!

A woman shared a video of her dry lawn catching fire due to the Texas heat.

Starbucks baristas are giving the internet a backstage look into certain Starbucks policies, including trashing display case food every day.

Antarctica is cold, but it's not the coldest place in the universe. The coldest place in the universe is 5,000 light years from Earth.

Lolita the orca, who had been kept in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium for over five decades, has died while on the path to freedom.

Broadway and 'Succession' actress Crystal Finn was attacked and bitten by river otters in California. Here's what Finn said about the attack.

Bosque Foods' hopes “to make a positive impact in curbing climate change through the lens of food” thanks to its unique mycelium meat.

A carriage driver was injured in Mackinac horse carriage wreck accident in June 2023. Is it finally time for a horse carriage ban?

Soil conservation is an essential part of a healthy ecosystem — here's some great methods of conservation to try.

In 2023, Kentucky is hit with another year of record rain and devastating floods. Is climate change to blame? Here's what to know.

BFFs for life? Research suggests that great white sharks may have best friends. Here's what you need to know.

The GE dehumidifier recall list includes 42 models of products deemed dangerous due to risk of fire. Learn all about the recall and what to do.

In a wildfire, you may think you'll be safe jumping into a swimming pool to escape the flames. Can you survive a wildfire in a pool?

On an Australian golf course, a green was damaged by a large ball of ice. Here's how a megacryometeor falls from the sky and how often it happens.

A luxury neighborhood could destroy over 300 acres of California mountains. This is what No Canyon Hills is doing to stop it, and how you can help.

Scientists found more evidence that ancient reptiles known as plesiosaurs could live in freshwater. Could it be the real Loch Ness Monster?

Litter on the road poses hazards for drivers, especially those on motorcycles. Many people are praising a biker who picked up a driver's litter in a viral video.

If you have used or bought a Batiste dry shampoo, you may be able to receive compensation. Here are the details of the Batiste lawsuit.

Some heat waves are being named after fossil fuel companies by meteorologist Guy Walton.

ABC's 'Shark Tank' aired an episode featuring edible spoons in 2021. But what happened to the company after the episode aired? Did they make a deal?