Climate Action

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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?

Sometimes, whales' dead bodies explode after they die. Here's why that happens.

Harry Styles fans love to wear feather boas to his concerts — but the feathers remain for weeks afterwards, becoming litter.

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?

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

Why does the sun look red instead of yellow or orange at times? There are several reasons for this phenomenon.

The destructive surface mining method is not only detrimental to the environment, but also to the health of the people who live there.

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.

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.

Girlfriend Collective donated to climate think tank, Woodwell Climate Research Center, for Earth Day — here's what to know about the organization.

Being the Delaware Riverkeeper is no easy gig, but environmental justice warrior Maya K. van Rossum wears the title with pride, enthusiasm, and ferocity.

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.

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.

As lawmakers debate the crucial Farm Bill 2023, environmental organizations urge them to shift to climate-friendly farming practices.

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.

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 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.

Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.

David Attenborough's latest nature documentary series, titled 'Wild Isles,' is causing controversy.

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.

Yucca Mountain was a proposed dumping ground for dangerous, radioactive nuclear waste. However, after years of construction and planning, the project was abandoned for several reasons.

Actress and activist Jane Fonda took to New York City to advocate for a UN Global Ocean Treaty with incredibly inspiring words of wisdom.

Only a few weeks after a deadly earthquake shook Turkey, the European country has been slammed by another. So why does Turkey get so many earthquakes?