Big Impact

When trains derail, the aftermath can be catastrophic. Many trains carry hazardous materials, making derailments more dangerous, which is why prevention is critical to environmental and human health and safety.

Ongoing PETA investigations have forced companies such as HelloFresh to stop supplying Thai coconut milk, because of ties to monkey labor.

Whether you’re looking for advice or just need a good Instagram caption, these national gardening day quotes are sure to inspire you.

One of the restaurant industry's greatest downfalls is inevitably wasting food, and Too Good to Go is an app that delivers surplus food items.

The 2023 sargassum seaweed forecast is looking pretty bleak — what started invading Florida beaches this week has spread across the Atlantic.

Soon, an Alaskan drilling operation will be the largest oil production site on U.S. soil, seemingly a backward move for curbing climate change.

Canada-based gas company, Pembina Pipeline, is likely going to move forward with its latest project, Cedar LNG, after receiving government approval.

After dragging its feet for far too long, the EPA has designed a proposal that would limit PFAS levels in drinking water.

The EWG has published the 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, officially known as the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

A single wind turbine has the potential to power hundreds of homes, but it all depends on the type of the turbine and the amount of wind.

At the Juno Awards, a topless protester with “Save the Greenbelt” written on her back walked onto the stage while Avril Lavigne was speaking.

Kotzebue, Alaska is located 90 miles from the Red Dog Mine, the largest chemical polluter in the United States.

Yet another home in Rodanthe, North Carolina has collapsed, as a result of continuous beach erosion in the area.

Has the Biden has approved the Willow Project? Despite the massive environmental impact it will have, yes, the oil drilling project will go forward.

Why are cassowaries dangerous? They are big birds but there are a number of additional factors that make them so precarious to be around.

How long has animal testing been around? It seems like something that's been in place all of our lives and that's true. But just how long is shocking.

We caught up with the host of feminist podcast 'Unladylike,' Cristen Conger, to discuss Women's History Month and its intersection with environmentalism.

Although Oscars red carpet style generally trends to be gauche — and let's face it — very wasteful, we love these sustainable red carpet looks.

What is sewage sludge? Maine communities are dealing with a public health problem revolving around waste disposal.

Do you want your own Little Free Library? Keep reading to learn more about how they work, how to find them, and how to build your own.

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older people — particularly women — and a recent study shows that air pollution makes it even worse.

Environmentalists are protesting the proposed Uinta Basin Railway, which would transport oil from Utah to various other places across North America.

What happened with the CSX train derailment in West Virginia? After striking a rock slide, a freight train spilled diesel in a nearby creek.

It's actually normal for the moon to be out during the day, however, its visibility changes based on its cycle.

Why are dioxins harmful? Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, pushed for the EPA to test for dioxins at the train crash site, and fortunately tests came back negative.

March is National Reading Month! Head to your nearest library and check out these climate change books.

What is a zombie forest? A new study has found that many of California's forests are now considered zombie forests, because of climate change.

Why is the dodo bird extinct? The dodo bird, native to the island of Mauritius, went extinct primarily due to humans.

California is experiencing some wonky weather, but this time, the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area are under flood watch, because of an atmospheric river event.

Why was the Cape Cod canal closed this past weekend? Three endangered right whales were spotted swimming through, so authorities protected them.

We caught up with actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, on how she's made life at home more sustainable, her new home line with Grove, and more.

We spoke to two the founders of The Gentle Barn and Catskill Animal Sanctuary for advice on how to start an animal sanctuary.

Although it may seem like windmills and wind turbines are the same, they actually have some key differences in how they work.

Are swordfish endangered? They are a popular food for many people and they have had some serious changes in its population over the years.

Only a month after Norfolk Southern's train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a second train from the same company has derailed near Springfield, Ohio.

The coastal city of New Orleans has been gradually sinking for years, but rising sea levels threaten to put much of New Orleans underwater.

We spoke to Ashley Nussman-Berry, the creator of Black gardening group Black Planters about the inspiration behind her organization, and all things plants.

IKEA announced its decision to transition to bio-based glue, as traditional glue contributes to about 5 percent of the company's climate impact.

Yet another dead whale was found off the coast off the coast of New Jersey, and this time, it was identified as a humpback whale.

The summer of 1916 along the New Jersey shoreline turned out to be a bloody one.