Too Good To Go App Gives Customer a Smashed Cake: "We Still Ate It."
One customer experienced a Too Good To Go fail when her "Surprise Bag" contained a smashed cake. Her and her friends still ate it happily, though.
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Entomology Student Warns Against Using Certain Bugs for Garden Pest Control
Have you ever considered using green lacewings for garden pest control?
Sizzling Arizona Temperatures Pose Big Health Risks — Why It's So Hot There
Climate change is making Arizona so hot that some people are even getting burns from the pavement. Let's look at the main reasons Arizona's temperatures are so devastating.
After NYC Dumpster Diver Exposes Shuttered Starbucks Trash, Starbucks Responds (Exclusive)
We spoke with a Starbucks spokesperson and dumpster diver Anna Sacks, after she discovered endless waste outside a shuttered Starbucks store.
A Gulf Stream Collapse Would Have Devastating Climate Effects — and It Could Happen As Soon As 2025
A scientific study estimates when the Gulf Stream may collapse. This event could lead to further devastating effects on the climate.
Earth Overshoot Day Is a Yearly Reminder of Our Ecological Debt
Earth Overshoot Day is a sobering one for humanity, but here's how you can help push back Earth Overshoot Day.
Dumpster Diver "Heartbroken" After Dick's Sporting Goods Destroyed Golf Clubs
A Reddit user was disgusted to find destroyed golf clubs when they were dumpster diving at Dick's Sporting Goods. Unfortunately, destroying merchandise is not uncommon in the retail world.
Homeowner Gets HOA Violation Notice For Clover "Weeds" on Lawn
One homeowner worries about a HOA violation notice due to clover lawn, or grass with a lot of clover in it. Can the HOA fine her for this?
July 18 Is Mandela Day — Here’s How Nelson Mandela Fought for Environmental Justice
Late Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, is honored every year on July 18 — which is why we're honoring his environmental contributions.
Greta Thunberg's Parents: The Supportive Backbone Behind the Climate Activist
Greta Thunberg's parents Malena Ernman and Svante Thunberg have adopted more sustainable practices since their daughter started her activism.
Fact-Check: Is Greta Thunberg Related to the Rothschilds?
Is Greta Thunberg part of the Rothschild family? Here's why some have connected her to the famous European Jewish banking dynasty.
Environmental Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested in Sweden — Will She Face Jail Time?
Young environmental activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in Sweden on June 19, 2023. Will she go to jail? Here's what to know.
Earth Gays and Eco Queers: 4 LGBTQ+ Environmental Organizations That Slay (Exclusive)
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.
Are Water Levels Dropping or Rising at Lake Berryessa?
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?
Snow Is Turning Pink in the West: The Scientific Phenomenon of Watermelon Snow
There have been reports of pink snow on the mountains in the Western U.S. Where does it come from?
Whales' Dead Bodies Sometimes Explode — Behind the Natural Phenomenon
Sometimes, whales' dead bodies explode after they die. Here's why that happens.
Harry Styles Concerts Leave Behind "Feathered Boa Massacre"
Harry Styles fans love to wear feather boas to his concerts — but the feathers remain for weeks afterwards, becoming litter.
Researchers Are Putting Microphones Underwater to Restore Coral Reefs and Decode Marine Languages
Scientists use recordings of healthy ecosystems to restore dying ones and reach new understandings of marine communication.
How Miyoko Schinner Is Moving on From Miyoko's Creamery (Exclusive)
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.
Climate Change Has Decimated Staghorn Corals — Can They Recover?
Staghorn corals are a species of coral that nearly disappeared from existence. Why are staghorn corals so vulnerable?
Peter Singer's 'Animal Liberation Now' Adds Climate Change Discourse to His Seminal 1975 Book (Exclusive)
We spoke with Peter Singer about 'Animal Liberation Now,' the revised version of his 1975 book 'Animal Liberation.'
Formula One's Environmental Impact: Will F1's Net-Zero Goals Make a Difference?
Is F1 bad for the environment? The car racing industry has obvious climate impacts, but will F1's net-zero goals make a difference?
Here Are Some Climate Change Memes to Calm That Eco-Anxiety
We all need to laugh sometimes, even when it comes to climate doom.
Climate Change Is Often to Blame for the Sun Appearing Red
Why does the sun look red instead of yellow or orange at times? There are several reasons for this phenomenon.
Mountaintop Removal Mining Destroys Mountains, Homes
The destructive surface mining method is not only detrimental to the environment, but also to the health of the people who live there.
New York's Hudson River Has a Long History of Pollution
Hudson River pollution came about over 30 years — here's how the cleanup efforts have been going since the 1980s.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fatal Floods: What Caused Them, and How to Help
Over the last week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has endured devastating floods, that have left hundreds dead.
Tikkun Olam in Action: 6 Jewish Americans Climate Activists Changing the World
May is Jewish American Heritage Month — to pay tribute, here are six incredible Jewish American environmental activists.
Why These Former Cattle Ranchers Converted Their Farm Into a Sanctuary (Exclusive)
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.'
The 2023 Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize Will Go Down in History
On Monday, April 24, the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize were announced, rewarding some of the top grassroots environmental activists.
What Is Photochemical Smog? The Reason the Sky Is Turning Brown in Los Angeles
Photochemical smog is the brown industrial haze that sits over cities like Los Angeles, and is full of major pollutants.
NYC Is Becoming a Leader in Urban Sustainability With These Climate Change Initiatives
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.
Why Climate Activists Are Protesting France Changing the Retirement Age (Exclusive)
In France, climate activists are fighting against the proposed new retirement age.
Why Woodwell Climate Research Center Should Be On Your Radar Long Past Earth Day
Girlfriend Collective donated to climate think tank, Woodwell Climate Research Center, for Earth Day — here's what to know about the organization.
Delaware Riverkeeper Maya K. van Rossum Is an Environmental Justice Warrior — Inside Her Fight to Save the Planet (Exclusive)
Being the Delaware Riverkeeper is no easy gig, but environmental justice warrior Maya K. van Rossum wears the title with pride, enthusiasm, and ferocity.
From Teach-Ins to "Techno Striking": How the Environmental Movement Has Evolved Since the First Earth Day (Exclusive)
Climate change protests have evolved immensely since the start of the environmental movement.
What Is “Cop City”? It Has Spawned a National Fight to Protect Southeast Atlanta's Forest
Nicknamed "Cop City" by opponents, the construction of the $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center has sparked controversy and nationwide outcry.
The Lawsuits Against Momentum Solar — A Renewable Energy Leader With Allegations of Racism
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.
Earth Day 2023: Why President Kathleen Rogers Believes the Holiday “Is a Chance to Become an Environmentalist” (Exclusive)
In honor of Earth Day 2023, we spoke with Kathleen Rogers, a former environmental lawyer and the current President of EarthDay.org.
GreenLatinos Wants You to Keep Your Environmental Activism Intersectional (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke with GreenLatinos, a U.S. nonprofit made up of Latino leaders, who are constantly working to address environmental justice issues.
These Five Artists Are Confronting the Climate Crisis With Climate Change Art
Through anything from watercolor to printmaking, artists are using climate change art to address the climate crisis as well as other major issues.
What Have We Done to Earth Day? (Opinion)
Greenwashing on Earth Day has diluted the meaning of the holiday.
What Is Climate Action? Here's How You Can Get Involved — and What Leaders Must Do
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.
The High Stakes of the Farm Bill 2023: Will Climate-Friendly Policies Take Center Stage?
As lawmakers debate the crucial Farm Bill 2023, environmental organizations urge them to shift to climate-friendly farming practices.
Jane Goodall Headlines Sold-Out Brooklyn Museum Event for Her 89th Birthday
Jane Goodall spoke so many inspirational quotes during her Brooklyn Museum event, which was held in honor of both her 89th birthday and Earth Month.
How Watching "Body Doubling" Livestreams on TikTok Is Helping Remote Workers Focus
Body doubling is a helpful focus technique for many people with ADHD or trouble staying on task.
Though Solar Geoengineering May Curb Climate Change, Countries Like Mexico Have Banned It
Even though solar engineering could ultimately save us from climate change, countries such as Mexico have banned it entirely.
TikTok Updates Climate Disinformation Policy, Thanks to Friends of the Earth's Campaigns
TikTok released a new policy on climate disinformation, to ensure false claims are identified quickly and immediately, thanks to Friends of the Earth.
Minnesota’s Nuclear Leak From November 2022 Is Still Being Cleaned Up, Four Months Later
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 Audubon Society Considered a Name Change, Because of Its Namesake’s Bad Reputation
The namesake of the National Audubon Society (NAS), John Audubon, was evidently quite racist — so the organization was considering changing its name.