Coldplay Criticized for Partnering with Oil Company on "Sustainable" World Tour: "We Are Doing Our Best"
Environmentalists are now criticizing Coldplay for its latest major tour partnership: an oil company known for greenwashing.
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Biden Cancels Three Oil Leases in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico
President Joe Biden just canceled three oil leases in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, a move that will benefit the climate, nature, and wildlife.Images of Our Galaxy’s Supermassive Black Hole Have Finally Been Captured
Scientists have officially captured the first-ever images of the supermassive black hole that's located right in the center of our galaxy.Massive Great White Shark Named Ironbound Was Discovered off the Jersey Shore
Although New Jersey isn't known for its massive sharks, a 1,000-pound Great White Shark was discovered off the Atlantic coastline.Goop Criticized for Launching "The Diapér," a Grossly Overpriced, Gemstone-Studded Publicity Stunt
Gwyneth Paltrow's goop has just outdone itself with wildly expensive goop diapers.Rising Sea Levels Are Causing Homes in North Carolina’s Outer Banks to Collapse
Because of rising sea levels and erosion, which are triggered by climate change, houses in North Carolina's Outer Banks are collapsing into the ocean.How Climate Change Caused the Great Barrier Reef's Latest Mass Coral Bleaching Event
What is happening to the Great Barrier Reef, exactly? New data from the Australian government show that climate change has caused coral bleaching across most of the Great Barrier Reef.Utility Companies Erroneously Blame Renewable Energy for Rolling Blackouts
Major energy companies are already blaming renewable energy for potential future blackouts — is this just hearsay, or is there truth to any of it?How Humanity Could Actually Halt Climate Breakdown, According to Peter Kalmus (Exclusive)
Peter Kalmus' recent speech protesting big banks and fossil fuels went viral — check out our interview with the NASA climate scientist.Acid Rain Has Been Wreaking Havoc on Our Planet for Decades
Acid rain, which is a side effect of global warming, is wreaking havoc on planet Earth in more ways than one.Mining E-Waste for Precious Metals: Could It Save the Planet?
Even though e-waste recycling is becoming more commonplace, we need to reuse precious metals in old electronics, to preserve Mother Earth.Lake Mead and the Colorado River Shortage, Explained
The largest water supply in the west, the Colorado River, is facing ongoing shortages, due to Lake Mead drying up.Biden Declares the 2022 New Mexico Fires a "Disaster"
Ecosystems and communities across the state of New Mexico are in danger, as rampant wildfires scorch much of the already-dry southwestern state.Are Capybaras Going Extinct? They May Be More Abundant Than We Realize
Are capybaras endangered? The cute mammals are native to South America but a number of factors could be lowering their overall population.White House Unveils New Environmental Justice Office — but Will It Fight Environmental Racism?
An Office of Environmental Justice is the Justice Department's newest office, as unveiled this week by Attorney General Merrick Garland and EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.It’s Alive! Animals Evidently Reside in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Is there life in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Although the notoriously disgusting section of the ocean is filled with trash, it's also home to fish.Wind Turbines Are Being Used to Grow Coral Reefs
How can wind turbines save coral reefs? In addition to being a cheap and clean source of renewable energy, they may foster a healthy growing environment.Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Fireworks for All Your Celebratory Needs
Between graduation season and the Fourth of July, fireworks are many people's idea of fun. Are there eco-friendly fireworks? Or eco-friendly firework alternatives?How These Sustainable Theaters and Organizations Are Making the Industry Greener
The theater industry can be quite wasteful, and could seriously do with more sustainable theaters.Planting Bioenergy Crops Is Less Sustainable Than Planting Trees, Study Says
What are bioenergy crops? According to a recent study, planting bioenergy crops instead of trees will do less to curb the ongoing climate crisis.John and Ann Doerr's $1.1 Billion Donation Will Start a Climate School at Stanford
John Doerr and Ann Doerr just donated $1.1 billion dollars to fund a new climate change school at Stanford University.California Almost Surpasses Renewable Goals, Using Nearly 100 Percent Clean Energy
Although the state of California aimed to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045, it's already almost completely reliant on eco electricity.Phantom Forests: What They Are, and Why They’re Controversial
What are phantom forests? Many think planting random groups of trees will help save the planet, but it's often viewed as a greenwashing tactic.Devastating Heat Wave in India and Pakistan Highlights Need for Clean Energy
What is the reason for this heat wave in India and Pakistan? As you could probably imagine, the climate crisis and global heating are at play here.Here’s Why Some Communities Are Doing "No Mow May"
Why are some communities doing 'No Mow May'? To celebrate spring and to give pollinators a place to pollinate, people aren't mowing their lawn.Produced by Kate Mara, 'The Smell of Money' Doc Highlights Environmental Racism of the Pig Industry
The new documentary 'The Smell of Money' exposes eastern North Carolina's pig industry and how it is hurting people.Major Oil Spill in Central African Country of Gabon Averted After 300,000 Barrels Leaked
Although 300,000 barrels of oil leaked at a major plant in Gabon, it appears that one of the worst possible oil spills in history was averted.Carbon Dioxide Removal Process Sucks Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the Atmosphere
What is carbon dioxide removal? The process, also known as carbon vacuuming, essentially sucks greenhouse gas emissions from the air.U.K. Water Companies Discharged Scary Amounts of Raw Sewage Into Water in 2021
Raw sewage was released into English bathing waters about 25,000 times in 2021 alone. In fact, the situation is so bad that someone actually created a sewage discharge map of the U.K.Sea Turtle Nesting Season Is Upon Us — Here’s What You Should Know
Right now happens to be nesting season for sea turtles in the Carolinas and in Florida — here's what you should know aboutAn Electric Car Doesn't Have to Come With a Huge Price Tag — Here Are the Best Affordable Options
Are you looking to upgrade to an electric vehicle? There are more affordable options than you might realize. Here are some of the best from 2022.A Colorado Prison Inmate Contracts First U.S. Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A Colorado human has tested positive for avian flu, marking the first known case in the U.S.Five Vermont Deer Hunters Are Facing Serious Poaching Fines
Although many think of exotic animals when it comes to poaching, a group of five hunters in Vermont are facing major poaching fines for several violations.Is Net Zero the Same as Carbon Neutral? Let's Discuss Their Differences and Why They Matter
Terms such as "net zero" and "carbon neutral" have been thrown around in discussions of the climate crisis, but do they hold the same meaning? Here's the scoop.One-Fifth of Reptiles Could Go Extinct Thanks to Climate Change, New Research Says
Are reptiles about to go extinct? New research says that one fifth of species worldwide could face extinction, with the ongoing climate crisis.Here’s How Noise Pollution Affects the Environment
Although noise pollution doesn't involve actual pollutants, its environmental impact is shockingly high.Major Water Shortage Established in Southern California
Residents in certain Southern California communities are being subjected to major water restrictions amid the ongoing droughts.RIP, Incandescents — New Dept. of Energy Rule Will Ban Inefficient Light Bulbs
Biden’s Department of Energy has just essentially announced a ban on incandescent light bulbs.'Youth v Gov' Documentary, About Youth-Led Climate Lawsuit, Is Coming to Netflix
The newest documentary coming to Netflix is 'Youth v Gov,' about the 'Juliana v. The United States of America' lawsuit and the youth involved in it.Avian Flu Outbreak Has Affected 33 Million Farmed Birds in 2022
Here's what farmers need to do to prevent the bird flu outbreak from getting worse.Sumatran Tigers: How Many Are Left, Why They’re Endangered, and More
How many Sumatran tigers are left in the world? Three of the highly endangered animals were recently killed in animal traps.Climate Activist Wynn Alan Bruce Has Died After Protesting Outside the Supreme Court
Climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated outside of the Supreme Court, and unfortunately has died, in protest of the ongoing climate crisis.The IPCC Climate Change Report Sheds Light on How Wind Patterns Could Change Drastically
In 2021, the IPCC published a climate change report documenting the ways wind patterns will change for the worse. Here's what you need to know.How 22-Year-Old Climate Activist Maya Penn Stays Motivated Amidst Eco-Anxiety (Exclusive)
If you are looking for some inspiration and motivation within the climate movement, look no further than Maya Penn.Devishi Jha, Harvard Student and Sustainability Entrepreneur, Shares Her Climate Activism Advice (Exclusive)
We spoke with sustainability entrepreneur and Harvard student Devishi Jha about climate activism, ethical business, and more, in honor of Earth Day.Kinari Webb of Health in Harmony Talks Saving the Rainforest and Earth Day Plans (Exclusive)
We spoke with Kinari Webb of Health in Harmony, a nonprofit organization that dedicates money and time to protecting our planet's rainforests.Climate Scientist Asks Twitter Users to Describe the Climate Crisis in One Word
NASA Climate Scientist, Peter Kalmus, polled Twitter users on what one word they would use to describe the ongoing climate crisis.Greenhouse Gases Are Making the Night Sky Less Dark, Study Shows
Why is the night sky becoming less dark? This is partially due to light pollution, but it's also due to greenhouse gases, Hawaiian experts say.Cindy Villaseñor of @Cerowastecindy on Her Sustainability Journey (Exclusive)
We caught up with Cindy Villaseñor, the creator behind @cerowastecindy, who told us about her sustainability journey, which is a work in progress.How TikTok's @SustainableCherub Went From Shopping Addict to Sustainable Fashion Educator (Exclusive)
Sustainable fashion educator Taylor Bright, aka @sustainablecherub on TikTok, shares her sustainability journey with us in honor of Earth Day.
