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How does construction affect the environment? It actually can have some negative environmental consequences, but there are a few eco-friendly changes that could be implemented.

Brutal and inhumane methods are used on animals to test makeup, which is why all cosmetics should be cruelty-free.

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!

You’ve probably heard of raising livestock, but what is pastoralism? Pastoralism is a type of farming that handles livestock, who are used for food and other materials.

It’s not uncommon to find the words “BPA-free” written on the side of a plastic product, but what does this distinction mean in terms of safety?

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.

Bill McKibben founded Third Act to encourage people 60 and up to fight for climate and racial justice.

What is the Montreal Protocol? The international treaty, which was established in 1987, aimed to regulate the production of chemicals that cause global warming.

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.

Many charities are matching funds for Giving Tuesday.

What are the origins of Giving Tuesday? Here's when the holiday began, who founded it, and more.

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.

Learning about elusive animals can be really interesting, especially if many people have never seen them in real life. These fun facts about snow leopards might surprise you.

Dobby’s gravesite in Wales has gotten a bit out of hand, with Potterheads leaving socks at the grave — which officials are calling an environmental hazard.

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.

Melanated Campout is a Black-owned and woman-owned company that hosts an annual camping retreat for people of color.

A seal, which has been named Shoebert, made its way from a pond, to a police station, before it was brought in for medical evaluations, and re-released.

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