Climate Action

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is open about her Asperger's syndrome diagnosis. But Thunberg's IQ isn't negatively impacted by the diagnosis. She believes Asperger's is her "superpower."

Young environmental activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in Sweden on June 19, 2023. Will she go to jail? Here's what to know.

Take pride in our planet by supporting these LGBTQ+ environmental and climate change organizations. The granola gays are leading the way to a more beautiful, harmonious, and cleaner world.

Lake Berryessa water levels have changed in 2023, impacting water supply to Napa Valley in California. What is Lake Berryessa, and why are the water levels a concern?

There have been reports of pink snow on the mountains in the Western U.S. Where does it come from?

Does Greta Thunberg have a car? Here's what we know about her preferred modes of transportation.

Scientists use recordings of healthy ecosystems to restore dying ones and reach new understandings of marine communication.

We caught up with Miyoko Schinner at the Vegan Women Summit to chat about Rancho Compasión, LEAP, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.

Staghorn corals are a species of coral that nearly disappeared from existence. Why are staghorn corals so vulnerable?

We spoke with Peter Singer about 'Animal Liberation Now,' the revised version of his 1975 book 'Animal Liberation.'

Is F1 bad for the environment? The car racing industry has obvious climate impacts, but will F1's net-zero goals make a difference?

What is World Oceans Day exactly? This annual holiday aims to remind people all around the world of how important it is to protect our major oceans.

We all need to laugh sometimes, even when it comes to climate doom.

Hudson River pollution came about over 30 years — here's how the cleanup efforts have been going since the 1980s.

Over the last week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has endured devastating floods, that have left hundreds dead.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month — to pay tribute, here are six incredible Jewish American environmental activists.

Rowdy Girl Sanctuary’s founder Renee King-Sonnen spoke with Green Matters to share her story, as well as discuss the new documentary 'Rowdy Girl.'

On Monday, April 24, the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize were announced, rewarding some of the top grassroots environmental activists.

Photochemical smog is the brown industrial haze that sits over cities like Los Angeles, and is full of major pollutants.

New York City is the most populated city in the United States, meaning that it's commitment to tackling the climate crisis is vital to improving the lives of millions of people.

In France, climate activists are fighting against the proposed new retirement age.

Climate change protests have evolved immensely since the start of the environmental movement.

Nicknamed "Cop City" by opponents, the construction of the $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center has sparked controversy and nationwide outcry.

The New Jersey-based leader in solar energy has faced serious allegations of racism in the past few years, meaning it might not be the model it's made out to be.

In honor of Earth Day 2023, we spoke with Kathleen Rogers, a former environmental lawyer and the current President of EarthDay.org.

Green Matters spoke with GreenLatinos, a U.S. nonprofit made up of Latino leaders, who are constantly working to address environmental justice issues.

Through anything from watercolor to printmaking, artists are using climate change art to address the climate crisis as well as other major issues.

Greenwashing on Earth Day has diluted the meaning of the holiday.

What is climate action, exactly? Here's a look into the different ways you can take action for the planet, and how world leaders must take action.

Body doubling is a helpful focus technique for many people with ADHD or trouble staying on task.

Even though solar engineering could ultimately save us from climate change, countries such as Mexico have banned it entirely.

The small salamander known as the axolotl has the ability to regrow tissues, even parts of the brain. However, human development and climate change have almost wiped them from the planet.

TikTok released a new policy on climate disinformation, to ensure false claims are identified quickly and immediately, thanks to Friends of the Earth.

In Nov. 22, Xcel reported a nuclear leak to the NRC, at its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, which is just outside of Minneapolis, Minn.

The namesake of the National Audubon Society (NAS), John Audubon, was evidently quite racist — so the organization was considering changing its name.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are common in the world of climate activism — and other fields, such as nursing and psychotherapy. Here are a few ways to combat these feelings.

What are PFAS and why are they bad? These chemicals can be found all over the planet — and the human body.

Run by ConocoPhillips and known as the Willow Project, this enterprise has been the subject of major backlash, leading to the eruption of a campaign known as #StopWillow.

Yet another dead whale was found off the coast off the coast of New Jersey, and this time, it was identified as a humpback whale.

Here's everything you need to know about Cancer Alley in Louisiana, and the federal lawsuit trying to take down one of its worst polluters.