CommunityPattie Gonia Is the Intersectional Environmentalist Drag Queen Making a Difference (Exclusive)Pattie Gonia, our favorite environmentalist drag queen, shares their Green Routine with us!
CommunitySustainable Sneaker Options For Eco-Friendly RunnersIf you're an eco-friendly runner who cares about your carbon footprint, peruse these sustainable sneaker options before buying a new pair of kicks.
CommunityHow Mutual Aid Groups Directly Support Communities by Filling in the Government's GapsMutual aid groups help build community ties, make up where the government's lacking, and more.
CommunityJoin Zac Efron in Celebrating World Nature Conservation DayProtecting our planet’s natural resources should be a priority every single day — but most of all, on World Nature Conservation Day.
FoodAre You a Chocoholic? Seattle Chocolate Company CEO Talks Sustainability and Inclusivity (Exclusive)In an exclusive interview with 'Green Matters,' Jean Thompson of the Seattle Chocolate Company talked the importance of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and inclusivity.
Big ImpactCar Tire Dust Is a Major Source of Microplastics, and It’s Killing Marine Life Drivers beware: car tire particles contain something that prevents them from breaking down — which is polluting waterways and killing the coho salmon.
CommunityBecoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator Is Fairly Easy — and Free — in Many StatesThere are so many ways to express your love for animals — such as becoming a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
CommunityVegan Musicians With Killer Songs About the Vegan LifestyleThere is plenty of vegan music out there these days.
Weather & Global WarmingWeak Infrastructure and Inclement Weather Created Bronx Sinkhole, Reports SayNew Yorkers were seriously shocked when a sinkhole swallowed a mini van in the Bronx — but what caused this shocking event?
NewsAfter Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Return to the U.K. to Repair LandIn an effort to sustainably manage woodland in Kent, U.K., wild bison have been reintroduced to their natural habitat.
CommunityHow to Celebrate World Chimpanzee Day, Which Honors Jane Goodall's DiscoveriesWorld Chimpanzee Day is celebrated every July 14, in honor of Jane Goodall's discoveries.
CommunityThese New Animal Species Have Been Discovered — or Rediscovered — in 2022Experts have already discovered a few new and rare species in 2022.
CommunityTesla Is in Hot Water After Underreporting Environmental DataWhat is Tesla's 2022 controversy about? Environmentalists are furious with the sustainable car company 2022 for underreporting environmental data.
CommunityThe Most Sustainable Cities Across the GlobeThese sustainable cities and communities are welcoming places to live around the world.
NewsWho Killed Dom Phillips and Bruno Araújo Pereira? The Men Were Murdered in the AmazonWho killed Dom Phillips and Bruno Araújo Pereira, and why would someone do so?
CommunityLauren Conrad on Her Nonprofit, Shopping Consciously, and Living Sustainably (Exclusive)Lauren Conrad spoke with 'Green Matters' about her nonprofit The Little Market, plant-based swaps, and more.
CommunityFilming Disney+’s ‘America The Beautiful’ Was Bittersweet (Exclusive)Although filming 'America the Beautiful' was a fulfilling journey, cinematographer Greg Wilson tells us what it was like filming the effects of climate change.
CommunityFor Years, Cleveland Residents Thought They Were Recycling — Now They Actually CanFor years, the residents of Cleveland, Ohio thought they were recycling, when it was really going to landfill. Now the city is debuting a new program.
CommunityThe EPA Has Lowered the “Healthy” Levels of Forever Chemicals in Drinking WaterAlthough PFAS, or forever chemicals, are incredibly ubiquitous, the EPA says the "healthy limit" of consuming them is lower than previously thought.
Environmental JusticeWhy Almeta Cooper and Moms Clean Air Force Are Encouraging Parents to Fight Climate Change (Exclusive)We sat down with Almeta Cooper, the National Manager for Health Equity for to join Moms Clean Air Force, to learn more about the organization's work.
Community10 Facts You Should Know about JuneteenthOn June 19, 1865, Juneteenth was born, and it's now celebrated as the unofficial end of slavery in the United States. Here are 10 facts about the holiday.
NewsBiden’s Protecting Our Kids Act Will Hopefully Combat Gun ViolenceWhat is Biden's Protecting Our Kids Act? This is the Biden Administration's latest effort to combat gun violence, following the Uvalde shooting.
CommunityAOC Says Using "Latinx" Is PC — Here's What It Means, and Why Some Feel It's ControversialWhat is Latinx? While many are comfortable with using the phrase, which refers to Latin American communities in the U.S., some find it controversial.
CommunityWorld Oceans Day Will Focus on Collective Action for the Oceans This YearWhat is World Oceans Day exactly? This annual holiday aims to remind people all around the world of how important it is to protect our major oceans.
CommunityHow to Celebrate Pride Month Sustainably — at Work, Parades, and MoreWe’ve rounded up some tips on how to celebrate Pride Month at work, in ways that could actually create meaningful change within your company.
CommunityPride Month: 10 Facts About the Important Holiday, and Why It's a Protest, Not a PartyIn honor of Pride Month, we’re sharing 10 facts about Pride Month, from the history of the holiday to info on this year’s celebrations.
CommunityTikTok's Mommy Farmer Says Her Corgi Boone Was "Intentionally Killed"Mommy Farmer’s beloved dog Boone was just killed, leaving the TikTok creator, her family, and everyone on Twin Pines Farm heartbroken.
NewsGoldman Environmental Prize 2022: Here Are the Seven WinnersThe Goldman Environmental Prize 2022 winners have just been announced, honoring a total of seven people in six important categories.
CommunityVegan Richa Releases Her Third Cookbook, Where She Let Her "Creativity Flow" (Exclusive)Vegan Richa, a recipe creator by the real name of Richa Hingle, is celebrating the release of her third cookbook, which features Instant Pot recipes.
CommunityWorld Bee Day 2022: When It Is, Theme, How to Celebrate, and MoreIf you’re looking forward to celebrating bees and all they do for our planet this year, keep reading for the World Bee Day 2022 theme and more.
PetsRuby the Rescue Dog Passes Away, 2 Months After 'Rescued by Ruby' Premieres on NetflixRuby the rescue dog, who was the basis for the recent Netflix movie 'Rescued by Ruby,' has passed away at the age of 11.
NewsColdplay Criticized for Partnering with Oil Company on "Sustainable" World Tour: "We Are Doing Our Best"Environmentalists are now criticizing Coldplay for its latest major tour partnership: an oil company known for greenwashing.
Community6 Jewish American Climate Activists, in Honor of Jewish American Heritage MonthMay is Jewish American Heritage Month — to pay tribute, here are six incredible Jewish American environmental activists.
Clean EnergyWind Turbines Are Being Used to Grow Coral ReefsHow can wind turbines save coral reefs? In addition to being a cheap and clean source of renewable energy, they may foster a healthy growing environment.
CommunityEco-Friendly Alternatives to Fireworks for All Your Celebratory NeedsBetween graduation season and the Fourth of July, fireworks are many people's idea of fun. Are there eco-friendly fireworks? Or eco-friendly firework alternatives?
CommunityHow These Sustainable Theaters and Organizations Are Making the Industry GreenerThe theater industry can be quite wasteful, and could seriously do with more sustainable theaters.
CommunityPlanting Bioenergy Crops Is Less Sustainable Than Planting Trees, Study SaysWhat are bioenergy crops? According to a recent study, planting bioenergy crops instead of trees will do less to curb the ongoing climate crisis.
Community4 Incredible Asian American Women Who Are Fighting for Environmental JusticeThere are so many incredible Asian American environmental justice activists fighting for a better and more sustainable planet.
CommunityHere’s Why Some Communities Are Doing "No Mow May"Why are some communities doing 'No Mow May'? To celebrate spring and to give pollinators a place to pollinate, people aren't mowing their lawn.
NewsProduced by Kate Mara, 'The Smell of Money' Doc Highlights Environmental Racism of the Pig IndustryThe new documentary 'The Smell of Money' exposes eastern North Carolina's pig industry and how it is hurting people.
CommunityU.K. Water Companies Discharged Scary Amounts of Raw Sewage Into Water in 2021Raw sewage was released into English bathing waters about 25,000 times in 2021 alone. In fact, the situation is so bad that someone actually created a sewage discharge map of the U.K.
NewsSea Turtle Nesting Season Is Upon Us — Here’s What You Should KnowRight now happens to be nesting season for sea turtles in the Carolinas and in Florida — here's what you should know about
CommunityHere’s How Noise Pollution Affects the EnvironmentAlthough noise pollution doesn't involve actual pollutants, its environmental impact is shockingly high.
Climate Action'Youth v Gov' Documentary, About Youth-Led Climate Lawsuit, Is Coming to NetflixThe newest documentary coming to Netflix is 'Youth v Gov,' about the 'Juliana v. The United States of America' lawsuit and the youth involved in it.
CommunityHow 22-Year-Old Climate Activist Maya Penn Stays Motivated Amidst Eco-Anxiety (Exclusive)If you are looking for some inspiration and motivation within the climate movement, look no further than Maya Penn.
CommunityDevishi Jha, Harvard Student and Sustainability Entrepreneur, Shares Her Climate Activism Advice (Exclusive)We spoke with sustainability entrepreneur and Harvard student Devishi Jha about climate activism, ethical business, and more, in honor of Earth Day.
NewsKinari Webb of Health in Harmony Talks Saving the Rainforest and Earth Day Plans (Exclusive)We spoke with Kinari Webb of Health in Harmony, a nonprofit organization that dedicates money and time to protecting our planet's rainforests.
CommunityHow TikTok's @SustainableCherub Went From Shopping Addict to Sustainable Fashion Educator (Exclusive)Sustainable fashion educator Taylor Bright, aka @sustainablecherub on TikTok, shares her sustainability journey with us in honor of Earth Day.
CommunityA Lifelong Soybean Farmer Shares Sustainable Farming Techniques For Earth Day (Exclusive)We spoke with soybean farmer and agtech professional, Tony Mellenthin, about sustainable farming techniques, and his upcoming plans for Earth Day.
CommunityLisa Apfelberg of Jewish Veg on the Intersections Between Judaism, Environmentalism, and "Ethical Eating" (Exclusive)Jewish Veg aims to bring the Jewish and vegan communities together, director Lisa Apfelberg tells us exclusively.