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If you're celebrating the ancient Hindu festival of colors, Holi, there are so many ways to make your own colors, to ensure you're being eco-friendly.

Arizona's National Forest is home to wild horses, which are being moved by the U.S. Forest Service because of how they impact local habitats.

Why were mountain bongos on the border of extinction in Kenya? Although they were extremely endangered, they have made an epic comeback

What is the Chicago River dyed with? Though the St. Patrick's Day tradition looks like an ecological disaster, it isn't actually bad for the environment.

A new species of fish, known as the Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse, was recently discovered in the ocean surrounding the Maldives.

How many Key deer are left? The species, which is native to the Florida Keys, is endangered — it's only a matter of time before it goes extinct.

The Felicity Ace cargo ship, which was transporting luxury cars, just sank, sending the entire ship, 4,000 brand new cars, and thousands of tons of fuel and oil to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Iberian lynx populations had effectively deteriorated, but in the last few years, conservation efforts have been proven effective, with numbers way up.

Although the Deepwater Horizon oil spill happened years ago, dolphins are still feeling the effects — and will continue to, with new drilling plans.

Are humpback whales no longer endangered? The beloved sea mammal was recently removed from Australia's endangered species list.

Now is a great time to support organizations working to protect and support trans and non-binary youth in Texas.

Food co-ops are a great place to shop for zero-waste, local, and healthy foods, get involved in your community, and so much more.

A recent study shows that hammerhead sharks have been migrating south from where they used to live, which scientists attribute to climate change.

It’s National Margarita Day! If you’re an eco-conscious fan of margs, you’ll be delighted to know that there are so many easy ways to make an eco-friendly margarita.

Environmental and conservation organization, The Ocean Cleanup, is currently under fire after getting accused of staging an ocean plastic cleanup.

After enduring years of pollution, a Great Lakes cleanup is finally taking place — but what will that entail, and why are the Great Lakes so polluted?

What is drug pollution? Unfortunately, pollution from pharmaceutical waste is overflowing into our rivers, posing a risk to humans and nature.

When is Galentine’s Day 2022? Here are all the details on this year’s holiday, plus a few tips on how to host Galentine’s Day, sustainably.

A new study frames mask mandates as the cause of increased PPE litter — but it's the system that's at fault.

Conservationists are disappointed by a right wing conspiracy theory that has led to the closing of a butterfly sanctuary near Texas' border wall.

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.

We've rounded up a few incredible Black outdoor activists, all of whom have founded organizations working to increase diversity in the great outdoors, fight for climate justice, and protect planet Earth.

One 523-acre stretch of a Californian redwood forest has been returned to the tribes that once inhabited it.

Kate Glavan, a TikTok creator who recently found herself at the center of the West Elm Caleb incident on TikTok, talks sustainability and wellness with us.

Here's an excerpt from our book, 'Green Living: A Comprehensive Guide to a Happy and Sustainable Life.'

There are a few all-inclusive vegan resorts and vegan hotels out there, such as the Mother Earth Vegan Hotel in Costa Rica.

Although Chernobyl's exclusion zone is still unsafe for human life, Greater Spotted Eagles are now thriving there, as it's untouched by human life.

A December 2021 study shows that beavers are heading north to Arctic Alaska, and their ponds are causing notable amounts of permafrost to melt.

Should the bison in Yellowstone National Park be protected? There have been ongoing debates about protecting them, and the case is being revisited.

The American Red Cross recently declared a national blood crisis for the first time in history, meaning blood donors are needed more than ever.

A group of activists in the outdoor space have come together to found The Outdoorist Oath.

Here are some of the best animal charities to donate to for what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday.

We caught up with famous Los Angeles chef Roy Choi, who told us about exploring topics such as sustainability and food insecurity in 'Broken Bread.'

Over 100 pounds of bushmeat were being smuggled at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, which experts believe could lead to more disease outbreaks.

The theme of Earth Day 2022 was just unveiled.

If you're dreaming of warmer weather and days at the beach, here are 10 of our favorite eco-friendly bathing suit brands to consider for summer 2022.

What is 1-bromopropane? For the first time in three decades, the chemical, which is found in dry cleaning, stain removers, adhesives and cleaners

Christmas tree recycling programs are in more places than you might think — here's a look into finding local drop-off programs, plus eco-friendly at-home disposal methods for your tree.

In honor of Greta Thunberg's 19th birthday, here are seven of her most empowering and inspirational quotes.

California just enacted a composting law, which will effectively require all Californians to compost everything from vegetable scraps and rotten leftovers to paper towels and plates.