Big Impact

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.

Bioluminescent waves appeared in Southern California — here's what to know about dinoflagellate and how they make the ocean glow.

Sparkling water is more acidic than still water and could be negatively affecting your tooth enamel. Here’s what you should know.

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

Green Matters spoke exclusively with Alex Honnold about Nat Geo's 'Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold,' which chronicles his climb of Ingmikortilaq, Greenland and highlights climate research.

Stanley cup tumblers are all the rage right now, but some people don't see the appeal. Here are 16 hilarious Stanley cup memes that make show how ridiculous this trend is.

Amidst news that Arizona may soon legalize human composting, Recompose founder and CEO Katrina Spade discusses the importance of green death care with Green Matters.

As the climate crisis continues to unfold around us, climate change is becoming a popular central plot line in more and more movies. Here are some of our favorites.

Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing filed a lawsuit against Shein, accusing it of selling an "imitation" of its popular "Mary Poppins" bag.

At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.

The internet can’t stop talking about an uncharted land in China with dinosaurs. Learn more about this conspiracy theory and its tangential facts.

Swans are beautiful creatures, but they can also be aggressive and powerful enough to drive species out of their native ecosystems.

The fossilized skin of what researchers believe to be a reptile-like land animal may provide clues into evolutionary history, scientists say.

In the U.S., seven states have legalized human composting as of 2024. Here's a running list with info on each state's burial policies.

After raising $135 million from investors for an artificial intelligence startup, Elon Musk is seeking $1 billion in capital. Here's what we know about buying stocks in the AI company.

There are many conspiracies online about "Disease X," but what is it, what are the symptoms, and what is being done to prevent it?

Mark Zuckerberg is raising and eating his own cows, and the internet is ablaze with criticism of him, considering beef's high environmental footprint.

our waste coffee grounds end up in landfills. RMIT researchers have figured out a way to turn waste coffee grounds into sustainable concrete.

Is glacier water safe to drink? In some places, its advised not to drink any water without filtration or purification. Here's what you should know.

The term “solar flares” conjures up images of annihilation for some, but they are actually intense bursts of radiation in the sun's atmosphere.

The agency drafted a proposal to kill "invasive" barred owls as the population of the native spotted owl remains on the decline.

If you have to look inside a goose's mouth, what you find may shock you. Do these aquatic birds have teeth? Here's what to know.

Best friend bunnies Donna and Figaro lived a catastrophic life of merciless testing and forced breeding, until they were rescued and moved to a sanctuary.

Eco brutalism’s environmental message might be clear to some people, but critics are not so sure about how effective it is.

More and more companies become guilty of greenwashing every day, in an effort to convince potential customers that a product is sustainable.

The world's oldest forest resides near Cairo, N.Y. Its fossils offer insight into the evolution of some trees and animals. Here's what we know.

Many pet products aren't made sustainably and just end up in the trash — here are some sustainable toys that your beloved pets will love for years.

When a British woman bought a unique brooch at an antique store in 1988, she had no idea it was worth anything. That is, until 35 years later.

Richard Brookman is thankful to be alive after a too-close encounter with a crocodile in Australia. Here's the rest of the harrowing tale.

Across the U.S. and Canada, fans are rejoicing as Starbucks announced it will allow clean personal cups for all orders, along with a discount.

The Hershey Company faces a lawsuit for false advertising after a woman in Florida discovered her Reese's products didn't have designs.

Much of the clothing donated around the world each year is either resold or thrown away into landfills, posing environmental and health threats.

Satellite images showing Antarctica from space are awe-inspiring. They also have a lot to teach us about what’s happening at the bottom of our planet.

The former oldest living chicken, Peanut, has died at 21 years of age. How long do most chickens live, and why is their lifespan so short?

Monarch butterflies are some of the most common and beautiful insects. But are they more dangerous than they appear? They could be poisonous.

From the "Cheese Twins" to other dynamic personalities, Netflix's documentary series 'You Are What You Eat' highlights the multitude of benefits of a vegan diet.

Records show a 2021 incident at Elon Musk's Tesla factory left an engineer bloodied by a robot. Here's what to know about the situation.

Tegu lizards are invasive species in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Their presence threatens natural wildlife living in the area.

Elon Musk is a headline-making mainstay. He has seemingly supported antisemitic rhetoric in the past, but some wonder if the businessman is Jewish.