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What happened to Caitlyn Loane? The TikTok star and animal lover sadly lost her life to suicide this week, leaving family, friends, and fans in mourning.

Amanda Hearst, the heiress to the Hearst corporation, is a huge advocate for animals and sustainable fashion.

The return of the 2021 climate summit brings even more global support in the fight against climate change.

Green Matters caught up the founder of Marley's Mutts Rescue Ranch, on their program that has incarcerated people training rescue dogs so they can get adopted.

The Tokyo Olympics have a number of sustainability initiatives.

Friday, July 2, marks Pollution Independence Day, a day of climate action organized by a coalition of environmental groups.

What is an urban heat island? A recent study shows that the BIPOC community is disproportionately affected by heat waves hitting cities worldwide.

PFAS chemicals are some of the longest-lasting compounds around, but why are these “forever chemicals” so dangerous?

Traditional burial plots are outlandishly expensive and running short of space, so why not be buried as a tree?

These inspiring vegan olympians are making world records while endorsing a plant-based diet.

ETM Flint was founded to advance environmental justice in Flint and fight the water crisis’ lingering effects.

Several Western U.S. states have banned fireworks for July 4, in an attempt to prevent wildfires across the state.

Who are Jeffrey Walter and Jonetta Nordberg-Walter? The couple, who recently bought Joshua Tree property, was fined for destroying native vegetation.

These five world-famous tennis players have opted to follow a healthy and environmentally-conscious vegan diet.

A few days after the Surfside, Fla. tragedy, experts are now saying that climate change may have played a role in the Miami condo's collapse.

Lucy Hale recently caught up with us to share her “Green Routine,” dish on her upcoming film, and more.

Honey is often touted as an all-natural product, but the honey industry actually has many adverse effects on the environment.

'Jeopardy' guest host Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a longtime proponent of veganism, but is he a vegan himself?

Rachel Bilson recently caught up with Green Matters to share her "Green Routine" and dish on her new podcast, 'Welcome to the O.C. Bitches.'

A new U.K. law will prevent zoos from keeping elephants in captivity.

Sutton Foster, legendary Broadway actress and master crafter, recently shared her Green Routine with Green Matters.

Lego has revealed a recycled plastic Lego brick prototype, which could help reduce the company's plastic output.

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.

Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

These gluten-free pasta straws are one of a kind, and a solid alternative to single-use plastic or paper straws.

Activist Sharon Lavigne ran a ground-breaking grassroots campaign in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, to prevent the construction of a plastic plant.

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ve rounded up seven incredible Black environmental activists who we recommend following on Instagram.

Droughts are ravaging the western half of the U.S. and many believe that climate change is the main culprit.

Many people know that cicadas only show up every 17 years, but how long do those cicadas stick around before they go away again?

Wishcycling might sound innocuous, even lighthearted, but its existence is actually quite damaging to the whole recycling process.

Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg shared her Green Routine with Green Matters while promoting her partnership with Excedrin.

Tin cans are known to be highly recyclable, but how does one recycle aluminum foil properly?

It's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.

Bees have amazing defenses and adaptations, but why do they die after stinging?

Plastic is both a pollutant and a necessary component of our daily lives, but can plastic ever be eco-friendly?

Although less human activity during the pandemic did wonders for the environment, carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere are now at its highest.

We've highlighted some crucial LGBTQ environmental activists who have dedicated their lives to better the planet in every single way.

Green Matters caught up with 15-year-old Netflix star, Symera Jackson, on her "Green Routine," in which she detailed her sustainable lifestyle.

World Oceans Day is coming up on June 8, and we're getting ready to celebrate by raising awareness for serious issues the ocean faces regularly.

Are solar storms dangerous to humans? Or are they just part of the sun’s natural process? Here's what scientists know about the natural phenomena.