Big Impact

Hurricane Helene brought destructive flooding to Asheville and other areas of North Carolina.

Scientists say that a small asteroid is going to enter the Earth's gravitational pull, creating a mini moon beginning Sept. 29, 2024.

Hurricane Helene is forecasted to the make a direct hit on the Florida cost, with impacts expected to felt across several states.

The group Moms Across America claim Banza's chickpea pasta contains high levels of the herbicide glyphosate.

You can vote online to pick the biggest bear during Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week, which begins Oct. 2, 2024.

Researchers in Florida are relocating queen conchs to cooler waters in search of mates after rising ocean temperatures made them infertile.

MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI are partnering to launch Lunchly, a children's mealtime kit that they claim is healthier than similar products on the market.

The harvest moon in September 2024 will also feature a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse.

There are only 400 northern hairy-nosed wombats left in the world but conservation efforts are hoping to change that.

Climate change is causing more frequent and destructive hailstorms, causing some to claim hail damage on their insurance.

If you aren't aware of what sea glass is, you likely have already seen it, enjoyed its beauty, and maybe even purchased an artistic piece at a market.

Most of us grow up hearing that ladybugs are good luck. But on a deeper, spiritual level, the presence of a ladybug holds special meaning.

Microplastics have now been discovered in all major organs, which includes the brain, prompting concerns from scientists.

Electric fireplaces give all the ambiance and supplemental heat without the toxic emissions associated with a high-maintenance wood-burning stove.

Conservationists are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to rewilding England's beaver populations using a method called "beaver bombing."

A group of feminist climate protesters donned pink hats and created chants and signs using familiar Chappell Roan lyrics.

Forever chemicals have no place in your appliances, food, or environment. These gas grills have all the bells and whistles but none of the PFAS.

A woman climbed over a fence to stick her hand an enclosure holding a tiger while visiting the Cohanzick Zoo, nearly getting bit in the process.

The search engine makes lofty promises about protecting its users privacy. However, some experts question the authenticity of these claims.

The same sunscreen you apply daily to protect from sun damage could be doing more harm than good. Switch to these non-toxic, reef-safe sunscreens.

The Ealing Beaver Project says that two baby beavers, or kits, have been born in London for the first time in 400 years!

Two single-use Neffy inhalers will be very affordable.

For the next month or so, many of us will be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower — here's when you can watch it.

If you've purchased Clif Bars you may be intitled to a piece of the 12 million dollar settlement from the class action lawsuit.

In order to be sustainable, the concept of sustainable agriculture must be profitable, though many challenges present themselves along the way.

Those watching the women's portion of the 2024 Olympic games in Paris were treated to sight of a whale breaching in the distance.

Like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., many hunters will eat bear meat.

A toddler in Scotland was nearly killed after ingesting glycerol, an ingredient found in a Slush Puppie frozen drink.

Parting Stone founder Justin Crowe exclusively told 'Green Matters' about the environmental impact of scattering human ash remains and how they offer solutions.

A heat wave rocks Paris, putting the city under a heat warning as Olympians competing in outdoor games fight to keep cool.

Research has found heavy metals — lead and cadmium — in dark chocolate made by a few popular brands.

Microdosing chocolates from Diamond Shruumz appear to be behind dozens of illnesses after undisclosed psychedelics were found in the candies.

What is coral bleaching? When coral expels algae, it turns white, but it is not dead — just severely stressed. Let's break down why coral bleaching is so bad.

Earth Overshoot Day is the date that experts calculate humanity's need for resources will outpace what the Earth can provide for that calendar year.

If you ever find an orphaned or injured turtle in need of rehabilitation, here are some of our favorite turtle rescues.

Natracare was the first brand to receive the U.K.'s "Fine to Flush" certification for its flushable wet wipes.

Heavy rainfall caused French officials to cancel triathlon training in the Seine over pollution concerns.

The previous record for hottest day on Earth, set in 2023, has been beaten in 2024, where the global average temperature was 62.87 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dark oxygen is the name for the oxygen produced in the depths of the ocean where no sunlight can reach.

After an explosive 2023, Canadian wildfires begin again in May 2024, causing haze across North America. Are the wildfires under control?