Big Impact

Humans actually pose more of a threat to manatees than they do to us, but just in case you didn't know, here's the scoop on these gentle giants.

There is a lot that goes into building an emotional distress case against a landlord, and compensation largely depends on the damages.

One woman had no idea how the possum arrived in her Christmas tree. Find out how she reacted and how she removed the animal from her home.

Despite being safely monitored by the CDC, some claim negative health conditions associated with the HPV vaccine Gardasil in lawsuits.

An escaped kangaroo was on the loose in Canada for four days before she was caught by police. Here's what to know about her escapades.

Though the chances of getting fatally attacked by a shark are one in 3,748,067, the year 2023 has seen a handful of horrific incidents involving the apex predators.

Wonka, a chicken with a crossed beak, was rescued from an egg farm in 2020, and her health has improved immensely since then.

Science says crabs feel pain, yet they are cruelly mishandled before a torturous demise. One video in a fish market shows crabs fighting for freedom.

"The shelters were never set up for the crisis that's happening," 'Exorcist' icon and Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation founder told Green Matters.

Wolverines aren't as dangerous as many people believe. This fuzzy and fierce species was just added to the Endangered Species List.

With billions in funding, the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate removal of all lead pipes from U.S. water systems.

Is Unilever committed to phasing out single-use plastics? A Greenpeace report shows otherwise, despite the corporation's environmental pledges.

City-funded composting programs in New York might get shut down in favor of programs that turn waste into greenhouse gases.

A freighter ship departing from Canada and headed to Italy was stuck in the Detroit River. Here's what to know about the situation.

Acapulco was hit by a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. In the wake of the storm, piles of garbage are causing concerns about a possible public health crisis.

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?

What is Amazon's environmental impact on Black Friday? The notoriously unsustainable site's sales skyrocket during the consumer-driven holiday.

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.

The Euphrates River drying up will be detrimental to cultures in multiple Middle Eastern countries.

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.

What could the green liquid coming from city sewers have been? Social media users found a likely explanation for a weird occurrence.

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.