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World Vegan Day kicks off World Vegan Month and encourages people, companies, and policy makers to learn more about the vegan lifestyle.

Did you know you can buy a banana slicer? That's just one of the many ridiculous products adding to the problem of wasted resources.

It wasn't the first time Alfredo Aliaga tackled the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike. However, at age 92, he may have set the record for the oldest person to complete the strenuous hike.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o shared the heartwarming story of how she adopted a cat named Yoyo. Here's how the two are getting along so far.

A man shopping at Goodwill found a framed, autographed sketch of characters from a popular children's book. Better yet, it only cost him $3.

Social media icon Esther the Wonder Pig has died at age 11. The pig rose to fame on social media after her guardians thought she was a "micro pig."

Headed to Salem, Massachusetts, this fall? From ghost walking tours to antique shops, here's how you can explore the coastal New England city sustainably.

Some cultures believe in superstitions associated with pregnancy and eclipses, such as miscarriages or birth defects.

After being declared extinct in 1898, the rare takahē bird species is making a comeback thanks to decades of conservation efforts.

Despite how cruel bullfighting is, it’s still allowed in certain cities and countries worldwide. Sometimes even animal welfare laws can’t end it.

Poison dart frogs may be colorful, tiny, and adorable — but if one brushes against you, you may come in contact with enough poison to kill you.

Researchers concluded that only 21 mountain chicken frogs remain in the wild, and climate change has been a major factor in the species' decline.

If you want to protect wildlife and promote their natural behaviors, it's important not to feed them (even if you want to).

In an exclusive interview with 'Green Matters,' reworked vintage clothing designers Maddie West and Brooklyn Karasack got candid about their sustainable fashion journeys.

People love their pets, but a photo of a deer spray-painted with the word "PET" has raised questions about whether deer can be pets.

There's an old joke about why bees have sticky hair, but their stickiness actually impacts their survival.

If you're looking to dispose of old pairs of socks that are ridden with holes, there are many sock recycling programs out there.

Bog bodies have been found across northern Europe, revealing startling truths about the past. One bog body, the Elling Woman, even had braided hair.

One lucky thrift shopper found Lapalma LEM stools for just $50 apiece, though they sometimes retail for nearly a thousand dollars each.

A "snail girl" is the antithesis of the ambitious "girl boss" philosophy. The snail girl era embraces a slower pace of life and makes happiness a priority.

Plastic forks in the garden may keep pests like squirrels and birds away, according to one social media creator.

Sure they may be sweet, but many popular candy brands are not made ethically. Here are candy brands out there you can feel good about supporting.

Wolves are stereotyped for howling at the moon, but sadly, this concept is more of a myth than a fact. Wolves howl for social reasons instead.

Here are a few ways to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, an annual holiday that falls every October.

President Biden says he cannot stop construction on a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, as funds have already been allocated.

The U.S. has updated its red wolf recovery plan, calling for an estimated $328 million in spending over the next 50 years. Is it enough?

Many visitors to the Titanic's watery wreck and the Titanic museums in various cities have reported ghost sightings.

The American Red Cross holds regular drives to collect blood donations, and many are starting to discover that the Red Cross actually often sells the blood it collects to hospitals.

The Pine Barrens of New Jersey are notorious for being the burial site of a number of bodies linked to crimes, and many fear that the area is dangerous.

The Nile River is drying up due to a number of factors, including climate change and overuse. Here's what that means on a global scale.

Bill Gates owns plenty of rich farmland, and that includes acres of potato farms — some of which supply McDonald's.

Although they might look scary, bats are an essential part of ecosystems and some species do migrate in winter. Here's what to know.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

These five animals are plagued by myths that they are less than intelligent — but they are actually all brilliant creatures.

In a now-viral video, a mother shields her son from a black bear that decided to crash a birthday picnic in Mexico. Here's what happened.

A woman shares her frustration after her landlord told her to get rid of her plants but refused to address major hazards in her apartment.

A flock of flamingos on Lake Michigan in Port Washington stunned onlookers as a rare occurrence for Wisconsin — but a delight for birdwatchers!

Have you spun your pet in a circle to the tune of Taylor Swift's "August"? Sadly, the seemingly innocent video trend may be hurting fur babies everywhere.

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

Have you ever seen a fish get a CT scan? The internet is in love with a photo of an angelfish atop a wet sponge in the midst of a scan.