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Every June, World Oceans Day, aka World Ocean Day, aims to remind people all around the world of how important it is to protect our major oceans.

Poppi soda has been named in a law suit after customers say that the prebiotic soda doesn't live up to its health claims.

A woman at Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison in June 2024 following similar incidents in May and July 2023.

Solight Design founder Alice Chun got candid with Green Matters about inventing sustainable, collapsable solar lanterns and illuminating the world the clean way.

For more than a decade, raw sewage spills regularly plague the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers, and minimal efforts have been made to stop it.

Social media posts reveal lifestyle choices from the brand's founders that Utah shoppers disagree with.

These gardening gifts include handcrafted garden tools, accessories, clothes, and more, with some made of sustainable materials.

A parade of planets — six, in fact — will take over the night sky on June 3, 2024. Here's what you need to know about how to see it.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated a previous bottle water recall after more than a million bottles of water were recalled from store shelves.

A program to relocate mountain goats from Olympic National Park appears doomed as the goat population largely died off during the project.

These pots and pans made of chef-approved materials like stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic are best for cooking on a gas stove.

Heat and a lack of water are being blamed for the deaths of Mexican howler monkeys, whose populations were already struggling due to deforestation.

The Great Lakes region, which holds 95% of the nation's freshwater supply, tests positive for PFAS in the air, atmosphere, rain, and water.

Florida's coastal cities have been severely damaged by strong hurricanes, making Ocala an attractive option away from the storms.

There are surprisingly many differences between coyotes vs. wolves. A rare wolf sighting in Nevada led experts to conduct DNA testing on a trio of coyotes.

Polar bears are always in search of quality ice and available prey. Evolution seems to have forbid their passage to Antarctica.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village has been deemed a do-good "eco-neighborhood," but what is the real environmental impact of the Olympic Games?

Climate change has impacted the habitat of the critically endangered sawfish. Now they are dying at rapid rates, sparking emergency recovery plans.

Shein is known for being unbelievably inexpensive, but shoppers don't actually get much bang for their buck.

People are upset at Goodr Sunglasses after jokes about drug abuse are posted, and later deleted, from the brand's social media accounts.

The animal kingdom is chock full of animals whose names start with the letter N but how many can you name? See if you can match the ones on our list.

Lab-grown meat is a hot topic of discussion, with impending bans on the meat in some U.S. states. Here are the pros and the cons.

Findings claim toxic flame retardants added to seat foam and car components could be behind the "new car smell" car owners love.

After getting into a fight with another orangutan in the rainforest, Rakus was documented treating his own injuries.

Organic sunscreens and non-toxic sunscreens are often conflated, but they're two different things. Here are our favorite brands and why!

Mexico City's Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation was raided and eventually shut down in July 2022 after receiving multiple allegations of animal cruelty.

Giraffes are known for their signature spots and their unique, dark tongues, which could be any number of colors. Here's why the color is important.

The number of horse deaths surrounding the Kentucky Derby has risen since 2023. We unpack the shocking history of deaths from horse racing.

Although the Kentucky Derby is a widely celebrated holiday in the U.S., it unsurprisingly has a very dark and extensive history of horse abuse.

What if I told you your favorite brie cheese might go extinct soon? Cheesemakers are struggling to keep some French cheeses from disappearing.

Why are pandas going back to China? In 2023, two pandas were transferred from the National Zoo back home. Now, in 2024, two more are arriving.

Culturally, the ladybug has been a symbol of good luck. Ladybugs sometimes seek respite on your shoulder or in your hands. Let's explore their diet.

Arbor Day founder J. Sterling Morton founded the holiday to spread his love of trees, but we must acknowledge his problematic views.

Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation break ground on wildlife corridor being built to help animals safely cross Los Angeles' 101 freeway.

If you're dreaming of warmer weather and days at the beach, here are 8 of our favorite eco-friendly bathing suit brands to consider for summer 2022.

The ghost mantis is so named for the ability to camouflage in their forest environment. They are powerful hunters, despite their size.

Sneakers are getting more and more sustainable – check out these nine low-impact, vegan options.

Want to read more about the planet but feel like you don't have the time? Audiobooks are the answer, and here's a list to get you going.

Here are 25 jokes for Earth Day that will make any adult or child with an eye for the environment giggle.

Does responsible capitalism exist? Let's question the contradictory nature of the term, attempt to define it, and aim to engage with it for the sake of our planet.