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It’s not a question of if the Earth will run out of oil, it’s only a question of when.

Climate scientists believe that we are rapidly heading past the point of no return, but does that mean that we’re all doomed?

Greta Thunberg has accomplished a great deal in a relatively short amount of time, and all in the name of fighting climate change.

The NPS is offering free entrance to every national park across the country for its birthday.

There are a number of factors to consider when finding shopping sustainably.

Vegan chicken has been a trend on 'Shark Tank,' and Atlas Monroe's incredible fried plant-based chicken and Jada Spices' vegan mixes have become wildly popular.

Jerrell’s Betr Brgr, a new Black-owned, late night, vegan burger restaurant, is opening in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood.

California is considering legalizing human composting, an eco-friendly burial method already legal in three other states.

Plastic toys will keep children happy for hours, but the lingering effects of their production and disposal are seriously harming the environment.

Greta Thunberg just graced the cover of the very first issue of 'Vogue' Scandinavia.

We recently spoke with the couple who runs the Stooping NYC Instagram page, which helps New Yorkers score free furniture from curbs.

The Tokyo Olympics is doing is best to be as sustainable as possible, but what is the real environmental impact of the Olympic Games?

Floods have become routine in some parts of the world in recent years, but how are these catastrophes related to climate change?

Gender reveals are outdated — they're totally archaic, as they reinforce gender stereotypes, they're also often wasteful and sometimes dangerous.

Christian Kroll tells us about Ecosia, his nonprofit search engine that donates its profits to plant trees.

The Laundry Truck LA provides free laundry services for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

The “Lights, Camera, Plastic?” campaign aims to convince TV and film productions to opt for reusable, eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic on screen.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a Volkswagen van in the offseason to keep his lifestyle sustainable.

Oregon's Bootleg fire was ignited on July 6, and has blazed through the Pacific Northwest. Keep reading for more on its causes and locations.

Brian Kateman, creator of the reducetarian movement, is premiering his new documentary 'Meat Me Halfway' on streaming platforms on July 20, 2021.

Not only has COVID relief been incredibly expensive, but it's also taken a massive toll on the environment.

Heat waves are becoming more and more frequent, and climate change is the culprit.

The destructive Canadian wildfires are a clear result of climate change-driven heat waves.

The second annual Running of the Goats in Riverside Park celebrated five goats moving into the NYC park for the summer to manage weeds.

Wildfires are one of the most destructive natural disasters in existence, and some of the very worst have happened in recent years.

'Big Brother's' famous slop is a disgusting, albeit healthy mix, but is it vegan?

Forest fires in Montana have been raging since the start of summer 2021, but what caused these dangerous disasters in the first place?

Earlier this month, Mississippi residents celebrated the cancellation of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline — here's what you should know about its history.

Zero food waste chef, Ian Thurwachter, gave Green Matters tips on reducing your waste in the kitchen, and told us how his lifestyle impacts his cooking.

Amanda Hearst, the heiress to the Hearst corporation, is a huge advocate for animals and sustainable fashion.

The return of the 2021 climate summit brings even more global support in the fight against climate change.

Green Matters caught up the founder of Marley's Mutts Rescue Ranch, on their program that has incarcerated people training rescue dogs so they can get adopted.

The Tokyo Olympics have a number of sustainability initiatives.

Exxon has denied climate change for decades, but the company knew the damage it was causing all along.

Some wildlife rehabilitation facilities use bra clasps to help mend broken turtle shells.

Friday, July 2, marks Pollution Independence Day, a day of climate action organized by a coalition of environmental groups.

What is an urban heat island? A recent study shows that the BIPOC community is disproportionately affected by heat waves hitting cities worldwide.

ETM Flint was founded to advance environmental justice in Flint and fight the water crisis’ lingering effects.

Several Western U.S. states have banned fireworks for July 4, in an attempt to prevent wildfires across the state.

Who are Jeffrey Walter and Jonetta Nordberg-Walter? The couple, who recently bought Joshua Tree property, was fined for destroying native vegetation.