Climate Action

Sustainability may look differently for each person, but the reduction of the waste we generate collectively is crucially important.

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ve rounded up seven incredible Black environmental activists who we recommend following on Instagram.

We spoke exclusively with the Environmental Media Association's CEO to learn more about the EMA IMPACT Summit 2024.

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.

University of Pittsburgh students weren't happy when retired U.S. Steel CEO John Surma gave the class of 2024's commencement address.

From first of it's kind legislation on PFAS to discovering new species, major progress has been made when it comes to climate change in 2024.

Google Doodle celebrates Earth Day 2024 by sharing photos of the world's natural beauty, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.

Jane Goodall will likely go down in history as one of the most influential primatologists for her study of chimpanzee behavior. Here is her story.

Various celebrities took part in 'Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall' honoring Jane Goodall by helping to spread her message of animal conservation on her 90th birthday.

After a groundbreaking performance in 'Oppenheimer,' Cillian Murphy has told the public that he is “trying the vegan thing.”

The environmental justice movement is rooted deeply in Black history — here's a look at the movement's evolution over the past few decades.

Australia's threatened ecological community list includes more than 100 biodiverse habitats, but is enough being done to protect them?

Greta Thunberg joined in a major protest of the oil industry in London, where she was arrested — and subsequently cleared of public order offense.

Activists in Atlanta, Ga., locked themselves to construction equipment to halt work and demand that a contractor end work on "Cop City."

Two members of the French activist group Riposte Alimentaire threw soup on the Mona Lisa in a January 2024 protest. The Mona Lisa wasn't ruined in the incident.

In an exclusive e-interview with Green Matters, 'Razing Liberty Square' director-producer Katja Esson talks climate gentrification in Miami's Liberty Square neighborhood.

Flights at New Zealand's Wellington Airport were delayed Jan. 12 because of a penguin who was on the runway. Here's the scoop on the "little visitor."

In an exclusive e-interview with Green Matters, 'Racist Trees' co-directors Sara Newens and Mina T. Son dissected their necessary Palm Springs documentary.

Green Matters spoke exclusively with Alex Honnold about Nat Geo's 'Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold,' which chronicles his climb of Ingmikortilaq, Greenland and highlights climate research.

At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.

While some climate activists destroy art, others create it. Here are some of the best pieces of art that address climate change, by artists including Banksy.

Can you make a meme out of anything? Apparently, the answer is yes. Here are 15 bean memes to check out if you're a big fan of this legume.

When a British woman bought a unique brooch at an antique store in 1988, she had no idea it was worth anything. That is, until 35 years later.

Richard Brookman is thankful to be alive after a too-close encounter with a crocodile in Australia. Here's the rest of the harrowing tale.

Life for Dobby, a mixed breed pup living on the streets of Bali, looked grim. That is until the once mistreated dog was rescued and transformed into a loving pet.

In conversation with Green Matters, conservationist Dax Dasilva spoke about his Roots & Shoots collaboration with renowned ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

A series of infanticides in the 1970s by two female chimps, Passion and Pom, changed Dr. Jane Goodall’s conclusions on female chimpanzee behavior.

We spoke exclusively with rock climber Alex Honnold ahead of his new show 'Arctic Ascent,' and he opened up about his daughter, his hands, giving back to the planet, and more.

Golfers at Shukuza Golf Club in South Africa were surprised to see a martial eagle kill an impala on the golf course. The course is located in Kruger National Park.

Venezuela and Guyana have sparred over the Essequibo region since the 1800s; and a 2015 oil discovery in Guyana has ramped up the conflict immensely.

Pepsi has discontinued Sierra Mist and replaced it with a lemon-lime soda called Starry. Did it have something to do with internet star Cierra Mistt?

Tomato stains from your leftovers can be hard to get off your plastic containers. Here's a hack on how to get tomato stains out of plastic that's going viral on social media.

There were a few potential options for the location of COP29, being held in November 2024, and Azerbaijan seems to have won out.

Scientists are studying penguin skeletons to learn about the climate. Here's what this fascinating species says and why humans must listen up!

The president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, made a controversial statement that reducing fossil fuels will not help in reaching future climate targets.

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.

Plentiful vegan options were promised at COP28, yet meat and dairy remain prevalent. Lobbyists allegedly plan to position meat as sustainable at the conference.

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

The small salamander known as the axolotl is a subject of fascination — but these little guys are endangered thanks to climate change and humans.

Here are a few environmental and climate justice charities worth donating to this Giving Tuesday.