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Free stores, community fridges, free flea markets, and Buy Nothing groups, all support a gift economy, reduce waste, and build community.

Bill McKibben founded Third Act to encourage people 60 and up to fight for climate and racial justice.

What is the Montreal Protocol? The international treaty, which was established in 1987, aimed to regulate the production of chemicals that cause global warming.

The Greek myths of the origins of our planet, although stories, provide a different way to look at nature.

How does overpopulation affect the environment? Here's a look into its potential ramifications — as well as an argument to redirect the blame.

November was Native American Heritage Month. Keep learning about key social and environmental issues affecting native people in the U.S.

What is the hemlock woolly adelgid? Michigan is fighting off an invasive species that kills its iconic hemlock trees, which are best detected in the winter.

Microclimates are small areas with specific climatic conditions. These tiny ecosystems offer super-specific environments for species to thrive and interact.

After Christmas, the Rockefeller Christmas tree is taken down — and it moves onto a much more noble cause.

The Gentle Barn is coming to New York’s Westchester County, not far from New York City.

Many charities are matching funds for Giving Tuesday.

What are the origins of Giving Tuesday? Here's when the holiday began, who founded it, and more.

Here are some of the most sustainable moments from 52 years of the New York City Marathon.

In honor of Thanksgiving, we’re sharing some fun facts about turkeys.

Adopt a turkey for Thanksgiving, don't eat one — that's the message that celebrities Rainn Wilson, Alicia Silverstone, Sarah Silverman, and Bellamy Young are sharing, in partnership with Farm Sanctuary.

When is Netflix’s Our Universe’s release date, and what else can you expect from the exciting documentary series, which is narrated by Morgan Freeman?

Check out these fun facts about the Amazon Rainforest, one of the most biodiverse places in the world.

How can I help the victims of the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting? A gunman entered a gay club this weekend, resulting in more than five fatalities.

The new mayor of Los Angeles, Calif., Karen Bass, has promised to solve homelessness. But what are solutions to homelessness?

Learning about elusive animals can be really interesting, especially if many people have never seen them in real life. These fun facts about snow leopards might surprise you.

Experts have already discovered a few new and rare species in 2022.

Who was 'Silent Spring' author, Rachel Carson? The Pennsylvania native, who wrote about ecology, is considered an environmentalist icon, to this day.

World Vegan Day kicks off World Vegan Month and encourages people, companies, and policy makers to learn more about the vegan lifestyle.

Figuring out how to remove PFAS from water can seem complicated. But there are a few methods, such as reverse osmosis, that you can try.

Kaitlyn Bristowe opens up about her dogs, why she advocates for "adopt, don't shop," and 'The Bachelorette.'

Hip hop duo dead prez's stic.man is dropping a new book called 'The 5 Principles' — and he has the scoop on new dead prez music along with M-1.

Indicator species give us insight into the state and condition of ecosystems around the world. Ecosystems are essential to human survival.

The 2022 Living Planet Report has just been released, and shows some serious population decline around the globe over the past few decades.

Melanated Campout is a Black-owned and woman-owned company that hosts an annual camping retreat for people of color.

After Snow Cone, an endangered right whale in Massachusetts, became entangled in a net for the fifth time, environmentalists are losing hope.

In the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini, many are wondering how to help Iranian women

In honor of the upcoming Jewish New Year, we've rounded up some plant-based Rosh Hashanah menu ideas, from side dishes to desserts.

We’ve rounded up a bunch of climate strike poster ideas to help you spread the message that world leaders must declare a climate emergency.

California residents will soon be able to put human bodies to rest with the gentle process of human composting.

Here's how you can help Puerto Rico during Hurricane Fiona.

These Latinx and Hispanic activists in the climate movement all use their platforms to advocate for intersectional climate justice.

We’ve rounded up a few fun facts about the legendary Jane Goodall.

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, her fans have been leaving Paddington bear stuffed animals, marmalade sandwiches, and other trinkets around London parks in her honor.