Big Impact

ERS-2, a satellite, crashed through Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 21, 2024. The satellite was meant to monitor Earth but its mission ended in 2011.

Vegan Women Summit 2024 — which is open to all genders — returns to Los Angeles for its fourth annual summit. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting event.

While some legislators are looking towards a ban on nicotine pouches like Zyn, others are passionate about keeping them available.

A rare golden tiger was sighted in India in January 2024, but conservationists are worried this is actually a sign of increased inbreeding.

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

A sustainable, zero-waste Mardi Gras is possible, even though the holiday usually comes with a lot of waste — here are a few ideas.

Wolves in Chernobyl may have mutated immune systems, therefore allowing them to become resistant to cancer, say new findings.

A wide range of electric car commercials aired during the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorites.

There are so many ways to express your love for animals — such as becoming a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Here's how.

The 2024 Paris Olympics is customizing their winner's medals with a unique flair: pieces of the Eiffel Tower! Here's what to know.

Australia's threatened ecological community list includes more than 100 biodiverse habitats, but is enough being done to protect them?

Hurricanes are getting stronger thanks to climate change, and a study explains how the current hurricane category scale is not as effective.

Regardless of what your game day plans are, these vegan versions of classic Super Bowl recipes will definitely make for a winning spread.

In a guest opinion piece written exclusively for Green Matters, environmental creator Isaias Hernandez and fashion-medium artist Stephanie Dillon call out how music merchandise is often just fast fashion.

The cocoa industry is riddled with injustice. Here's our guide on how to seek out ethical, fair-trade chocolate.

Our eco-friendly Valentine's Day tips, including buying sustainably-made food and vintage or lab-grown diamonds, keeps you (and the earth) happy.

Some people are shy about bathroom humor, but not us. Enjoy these TP memes while you're (probably) reading this from the bathroom.

Greta Thunberg joined in a major protest of the oil industry in London, where she was arrested — and subsequently cleared of public order offense.

The internet loves the world's largest rodent, and so do we. Check out these memes of way-too-relatable capybaras to get you through the week.

Many factors affect how we interpret the color of the night sky from solid ground on Earth. Let's explore why tonight's moon looks the way it does.

Why is February Black History Month? Here's everything we know about why this time of rememberance takes place during the second month of the year.

Toyota issued a safety recall and "Do Not Drive" advisory for its Toyota Corolla 2003-2004 models. The recall is part of the massive recall involving Takata airbags.

Environmental science is a interdisciplinary science field that combines many natural science courses with a social science curriculum.

Two members of the French activist group Riposte Alimentaire threw soup on the Mona Lisa in a January 2024 protest. The Mona Lisa wasn't ruined in the incident.

Death Valley, in California's Mojave Desert, is home to the highest temperature recorded on planet Earth — and global warming is only making it hotter.

If you've ever seen a giraffe eat, you may wonder, "why are giraffes' tongues black?" This special feature helps protect them from the sun.

Flights at New Zealand's Wellington Airport were delayed Jan. 12 because of a penguin who was on the runway. Here's the scoop on the "little visitor."

Touting nearly 100% accuracy, research into enhanced camera and software technology will allow users to see the world the way animals perceive it.

The regenivore diet is just one more way that consumers are trying to reduce the impact their food has on the planet through climate-conscious habits.

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.

A viral video of a frozen alligator in Texas provides a lesson on survival skills. Thanks to a process called brumation, alligators can survive frozen ponds.

VOLVERde's co-founders Mónica and Aidee SanMiguel discuss "making space for a demographic that has always cared" about sustainability.

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.

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.