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Hundreds of YouTubers Just Planted 5.6 Million Trees to Fight the Climate Crisis
MrBeast and hundreds of other YouTubers are raising money to plant 20 million trees to help fight the climate crisis.David Burtka Is a Meat-Eater, But He Loves Vegan Meat: "You Really Can’t Taste the Difference"
David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris eat meat, but they love plant-based options from companies like Gardein.Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Felony Nationwide Passes in the House
The PACT Act was just passed in the House, meaning animal cruelty will likely soon be a nationwide felony.Why the Greenhouse Effect Is Important: How It Works and Causes Global Warming
The greenhouse effect is why so many of the things we do are hurting the planet and causing climate change.Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
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Clothing recycling isn't as complicated as it sounds — here's a guide. istockThese Remedies Will Treat Your Anxiety — Naturally
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The California Assembly just passed a bill that will ban circuses from using wild animals.Little Rock Expands Program That Pays the Homeless to Collect Litter
The Bridge to Work program is paying homeless residents of Little Rock, Arkansas to collect litter.Which Plants Attract Butterflies? Support Pollinators With a Butterfly Garden on Your Lawn
Butterflies are attracted to a number of flowers and other plants — here's why it's beneficial to plant them.The World Can’t Survive Without the Amazon: Here’s Why
Here’s why the Amazon is so important to the world — and all who inhabit it.How to Fight the Climate Crisis at Home: Small Tips for Making Big Change
Even if you don't have a lot of free time, you can do things to fight climate change from your house.An Unlikely Funeral: Iceland Lays to Rest a Deceased Glacier
Iceland's Okjökull Glacier shrunk from 6 square miles to 1 square kilometer in size, and a funeral was held on top of Ok Volcano.How Plastic Straws Affect the Ocean and Sea Turtles
Plastic straws are the plastic villain of the moment — here's how they actually affect the ocean.Why Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Have Killed 4 Dogs This Week
Four dogs have died after swimming in lakes with blue-green algae blooms.How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Home Garden
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Factors related to the climate crisis, such as land degradation, put our global food security at risk.Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly School Lunches: Recipes, Lunchboxes, and Everything Else Your Kid May Need
Here's everything you need to keep your kid's school lunch low-waste.All the Sea Ice Surrounding Alaska Has Melted — Here's What It Could Mean
The seas surrounding Alaska have completely melted due to the high summer temperatures.How to Switch to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips, Resources, and More for Trying Veganism
Eating a vegan or plant-based diet is easier than it sounds — here are a few tips to make the transition easier.Plastic Bottles Can Now Be Recycled in Exchange for Train Fare on the Rome Metro
Rome metro stations now have compactor machines, where plastic bottles can be exchanged for train fare.Best Environmental Charities to Donate To
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The Muncie Police Department partnered with the local animal shelter, and let people pay off parking tickets by donating cat food and litter.18-Year-Old's Solution to the Microplastic Crisis Wins the Google Science Fair
The Google Science Fair awarded the Grand Prize to Fionn Ferreira, who has a solution to remove microplastic from the ocean.Single-Use Grocery Bags Are Becoming Obsolete in the U.K.
The U.K.'s 5p fee on single-use plastic grocery bags has helped bag rates go down by 90 percent over the past year.Why Is Organic Food More Expensive Than Conventional Food?
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You know that eating local is better for the environment — but do you know why that is?Is Rawhide Bad for Dogs? Everything You Need to Know, Plus Safer Alternatives
Rawhide chews are popular dog treats, but they can be risky for dogs. Here are a few safer alternatives.How "Buy Nothing" Facebook Groups Work to Create a Gift Economy in Communities
Buy Nothing Facebook groups encourage a local gift economy in communities all over the world.Is Zero-Waste First Aid Possible? These Compostable Bandages Can Help
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Masai giraffes, one of the largest subspecies in Africa, was just declared endangered.Scotland's Wind Energy Just Set a New Record, Putting Country on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity in 2020
Scotland's wind energy has provided enough electricity to power 182 percent of all 4.47 million Scottish homes since January.Bees Can Take Refuge on These Bus Stop "Green Roofs"
Utrecht, Holland now has 316 bus stops covered in flowers and other plants, providing bee habitats among other environmental benefits.Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Make Animal Cruelty a Nationwide Felony
If this new bill passes, animal cruelty could be a felony nationwide.Jaden Smith Feeds Free Vegan Food to the Homeless From His 'I Love You' Truck
Jaden Smith's new I Love You Restaurant gives free vegan food to homeless people on LA's Skid Row.Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle Donate to Zero Hour's Youth Climate Summit in Miami
Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, and the Solutions Project will help fund This Is Zero Hour: The Youth Climate Summit in Miami.6 Endangered Right Whales Died in June
The North Atlantic right whale is an endangered species, and unfortunately, we lost six of them this month alone.How Feeding Your Dog a Vegan Diet Can Lower Your Carbon "Pawprint," According to an Expert
V-Dog's VP Lindsay Rubin tells us why putting a dog on a vegan diet can be good for their health and for the planet.This Engineer Has Recycled 50 Tons of Plastic Into Fuel
Engineer Satish Kumar is using plastic pyrolysis to turn plastic into synthetic fuel.7 Zero-Waste Uses for Flaxseed Around the House
Flaxseed is a great zero-waste ingredient for DIY skincare, scalp care, cooking, baking, and more.633 Scuba Divers Picked Up Trash From the Ocean Floor Together, Breaking a Guinness World Record
633 Scuba divers at Deerfield Beach, Fla. picked up thousands of pounds of trash, earning the Guinness World Record for Largest Underwater Cleanup.Grocery Store Hilariously Shames Its Customers Into Bringing Reusable Bags
East West Market is handing out plastic bags with embarrassing logos, in hopes of discouraging customers from using single-use plastic bags.Endangered Sea Turtles Are Laying Eggs at Record Pace Along Georgia Coast
The endangered loggerhead sea turtle is having a booming nesting season along the Georgia coastline.This School Cafeteria Is the 'Greenest Restaurant in the World,' So We Interviewed Co-Founder Rebecca Amis
Rebecca Amis of MUSE School tells Green Matters about the sustainability-focused school, the cafeteria's green certification, and how to get kids involved in going green.The Modern Plant Extinction Rate Is the Worst It's Ever Been, According to New Study
A new study found that nearly 600 plant species have gone extinct in the past 266 years.Justin Trudeau Announces Canada's Intention to Ban Single-Use Plastic
Canada will phase out single-use plastics as soon as 2021, Justin Trudeau announced.It's Now Illegal to Keep Dolphins, Whales, and Porpoises in Captivity in Canada
Canada finally passed The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, banning people from keeping dolphins, whales, and porpoises in captivity.
