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Why are blue whales endangered? Vessel strikes, fishing gear, pollution, and habitat loss have all contributed to the endangerment of blue whales.

The puppy mill pipeline bill will prohibit stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Learn how you can DIY your way to a mosquito-free summer with this repellent!

Can recycling centers take shredded paper, and if not, where can you take it if you’ve already shredded it?

There’s a surprisingly long list of scary extinct animals out there. From saber-toothed cats to killer rats, there are many animals that we’d be glad not to run into.

Community fridges provide free food (and sometimes other goods) to people in need from the neighborhood, directly help fight food insecurity at the grassroots level, and reduce food waste.

Unfortunately, with the risks that come with hiking and outdoor adventure, people go missing in National Parks every single year. But how many?

The factory farming industry has an immense impact on the environment. And now, a new report shows why this ecologically-destructive industry’s environmental footprint has failed to improve.

Why are tigers endangered? The beloved top predator helps keep our environment intact, but its habitat is threatened by humans.

Why are so many Mexican wolves dying? The endangered subspecies is often mistaken for coyotes — so many are advocating to protect coyotes, too.

Price William and Princess Kate visited Boston to announce the 2022 Earthshot Prize winners.

Jonathan the tortoise is 190 years old, and the people of St. Helena pulled out all the stops for his 190th birthday.

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

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.

Delhi's air pollution news has been rough lately, with air quality levels in the area leading to a “pollution ban” in Delhi.

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.

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

Houston is under a boil water notice after the electricity went out at a local water purification plant on Sunday, Nov. 27.

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?

Although rhinoceroses have lived with large horns for many years, scientists believe their horns may be shrinking to adapt to survive poachers.

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.

Is Gisele Bündchen vegan? Her passion for the environment coupled with her husband Tom Brady’s stringent diet has led her fans to wonder.

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