Big Impact

Bill McKibben founded Third Act to encourage people 60 and up to fight for climate and racial justice.

What is the Montreal Protocol? The international treaty, which was established in 1987, aimed to regulate the production of chemicals that cause global warming.

The Greek myths of the origins of our planet, although stories, provide a different way to look at nature.

How does overpopulation affect the environment? Here's a look into its potential ramifications — as well as an argument to redirect the blame.

81 years after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, we're remembering the devastation by looking back with 5 facts about what happened.

California's ongoing megadrought has led to economic turmoil, as lakes and reservoirs dry up, wildfires have ignited, and as entire crop fields have died.

The cost of living in the U.K. has led to ongoing strikes across several different industries — here's what you need to know about it.

The New Jersey bear hunt will still happen, despite a group of animal protection groups who tried to block it.

What is causing the water crisis in St. Charles, Mo.? Concerns over contamination have led the city to shut down five of seven wells.

Footage of a 33-foot giant phantom jellyfish that wass spotted off the coast of California recently went viral — these types of sightings are very rare.

The UN’s biodiversity conference, COP15, kicks off this week, and will bring various governments together to discuss efforts to preserve biodiversity around the world.

Alligators have been migrating away from Florida and moving north as temperatures rise.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants release oxygen into the atmosphere — this is how it works, and why it's important.

Why are so many dead Caspian seals washing ashore the Russian coast? Over 2,500 have been discovered along coastlines.

November was Native American Heritage Month. Keep learning about key social and environmental issues affecting native people in the U.S.

Jordan Peele recently signed on to executive produce the new short horror movie 'Moshari,' which is sure to thrill horror fans and environmentalists alike.

What is the hemlock woolly adelgid? Michigan is fighting off an invasive species that kills its iconic hemlock trees, which are best detected in the winter.

What is biofuel? Although it's often touted as a clean energy resource, it certainly isn't as clean as transitioning to an electric vehicle.

A country's distance from Earth’s equator largely determines temperature and weather — let’s take a look at how latitude takes a toll on climate.

Many people wonder how far an electric car can go on one charge. The average mileage is between 200 and 300, but it can vary based on size and type.

Several videos posted to social media have shown people dumpster diving outside an Apple store, which resulted in some very impressive finds.

Microclimates are small areas with specific climatic conditions. These tiny ecosystems offer super-specific environments for species to thrive and interact.

The Biden administration recently issued a $75 million grant to relocate three Native American tribes from rising sea levels.

After Christmas, the Rockefeller Christmas tree is taken down — and it moves onto a much more noble cause.

Scientists use ice to study ancient climates by observing its different properties. Glacial ice can tell us about a past climate’s temperature, precipitation, and more.

Just how bad is leather for the environment? A new report analyzes its impacts, as well as greenwashing in the fashion industry.

The Gentle Barn is coming to New York’s Westchester County, not far from New York City.

Formerly home to many southwestern tribes, it's no surprise the Grand Canyon displaced many of them — which is why the name "Indian Garden" is being changed.

Eastham, Mass. conservationists are attempting to rescue a group of pilot whales who unfortunately stranded themselves along the Cape Cod beaches.

Many charities are matching funds for Giving Tuesday.

Kudzu vines are a highly invasive species of strangler vine that are overrunning the Fijian island of Vanua Levu — but where do they come from?

The Italian Island of Ischia has been inundated with floods, landslides, and more — unfortunately resulting in a pretty significant death toll.

What are the origins of Giving Tuesday? Here's when the holiday began, who founded it, and more.

Here are some of the most sustainable moments from 52 years of the New York City Marathon.

Even though becoming a certified B Corp is long-winded and sometimes difficult, Maker's Mark's General Manager tells us it was totally worthwhile.

Active Hawaiian volcano, Mauna Loa, has erupted for the first time since 1984. This has resulted in an island-wide ashfall advisory for locals.

Houston is under a boil water notice after the electricity went out at a local water purification plant on Sunday, Nov. 27.

I took a trip to the Maker's Mark Distillery outside Louisville, Ky., and we got an inside look at the distillery's sustainability practices.

After several years of investigating, the U.S. government has indicted several people for their involvement in a monkey smuggling ring.

In honor of Thanksgiving, we’re sharing some fun facts about turkeys.