Big Impact

Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a local event in New York City — and now, it's observed worldwide the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Clean beauty brand Pacifica's charitable "One Typo = One Tree" campaign will feature holiday products with packaging typos. Little mistakes shouldn't create waste!

On Nov. 26, 2023, a NYC carriage horse named Gunnar crashed into several cars in a panic after a driver lost control of the carriage.

In Indonesia, a baby Sumatran rhino was just born at a sanctuary, which is another huge win for the critically endangered species.

Bottles filled with plants, sticks, and other items have been found on Gulf of Mexico shores. What are these "witch bottles" and where do they come from?

Adopt a turkey for Thanksgiving, don't eat one — that's the message that a group of celebrities who support Farm Sanctuary are urging their fans to heed.

Peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023 are part of a fruit recall due to listeria. One person died and 10 were hospitalized from the contaminated fruit.

Whether you opt for a CVD or HPHT diamond, lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, more ethical, and eco-friendly. Plus, they have the same chemical makeup as mined diamonds!

Lab-created, imitation, and natural gems, oh my! We're breaking down natural opals and their lab-grown counterparts — which often possess an almost identical structure.

If you're smelling manure in 2023, you're not alone. The stinky smell in your yard could be several factors, like fertilizer or pollution.

Following the tragic death of Ryder, a carriage horse, in August 2022, former carriage driver Ian McKeever has been charged with overdriving.

In 2023, a wildfire in Virginia dubbed the "Matts Creek wildfire" continues to burn and affect the air quality of the state. Here's what to know.

Late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar brought hippos to Colombia for his private zoo. Authorities struggle to decide what to do with the invasive species.

Donner Pass, a route connecting two states, has a legendary history filled with literal twists and turns, cannibalism, and more.

Stories are circulating the internet about a Mystic Monk Coffee scandal surrounding the brand and the Carmelite monks who produce it.

Do "hurricane-proof" homes really exist? Several architectural companies are taking on natural disasters and sustainability with their designs.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a marine-biodegradable, self-healing plastic material that might benefit the ocean, too.

A new hack that involves putting toilet paper in the fridge is becoming popular — but it's not the best idea.

Thanks to climate problems like drought and storms in Spain two years in a row, olive oil supplies are down and prices are up.

Although only one sloth species is considered endangered, all sloth species are facing population decline due to deforestation and habitat loss.

Farmers in Scotland were able to rescue Fiona the sheep who had been stranded at the bottom of a cliff for at least two years. Now some aren't happy about her new accommodations.

A project to build 99 tiny homes in Canada is helping unhoused community members, but some critics say it's unhealthy for the residents to be so cut off from the rest of society.

Shanya Gill, a sixth-grader, won a youth science award for her invention using thermal imaging to detect fires. Here's how it works.

Saturn's rings may be less visible in 2025, but they will still exist. Scientists predict they could disappear completely in 100 million years.

The Sankofa Centre is a multimedia library made of recycled plastic bottles, serving the children of Kokrobite, Ghana.

One woman discovered tiny worms in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and warned others to be cautious. Find out if Reese's has recalled the candy.

The American Ornithological Society plans to change the English names of dozens of bird species in an effort to diversify birding.

A California man wants to pay all the costs for an electric car charger in his garage, but the HOA is putting up a fight. Here's what happened.

Internet trolls have started rumors that Greta Thunberg has fetal alcohol syndrome, and it's just one of many false rumors about the Swedish environmental activist.

See the amazing photos of the house Maxine Sharples got in Liverpool for £1 and then renovated herself.

A study revealed that metal space junk from inactive satellites, rockets, and other debris can be changing the Earth's atmosphere as it vaporizes upon reentry.

Some plastic bags are recyclable, but most aren't. However, that's not to say there aren't resources where you can recycle your bags.

Tesla is recalling over 54,000 of its Model X SUVs over faulty brake fluid. See if this Tesla recall or others apply to you and your vehicle.

Emma Grede tells Green Matters about the creation and inspiration behind the brand Safely.

People on the internet are giving themselves dimples with little contraptions called dimple makers. However, doctors warn that this could come with risks.

Greta Thunberg is a serious environmental activist, but she’s also the inspiration behind some great, unforgettable memes. Check them out here.

Social media icon Esther the Wonder Pig has died at age 11. The pig rose to fame on social media after her guardians thought she was a "micro pig."

Poison dart frogs may be colorful, tiny, and adorable — but if one brushes against you, you may come in contact with enough poison to kill you.

Researchers concluded that only 21 mountain chicken frogs remain in the wild, and climate change has been a major factor in the species' decline.

If you want to protect wildlife and promote their natural behaviors, it's important not to feed them (even if you want to).