Climate Action

Greta Thunberg's parents Malena Ernman and Svante Thunberg have adopted more sustainable practices since their daughter started her activism.

Is Greta Thunberg part of the Rothschild family? Here's why some have connected her to the famous European Jewish banking dynasty.

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?

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Why is Greta Thunberg protesting a wind farm? Although the Swedish activist generally encourages clean energy projects, this one violated human rights.

More than two weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the EPA has ordered the company to clean it up.