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Nevada resident Colette Reynolds felt like a hostage in her own home due to the Mormon cricket infestation. She chronicled the nightmare on social media.

One couple on TikTok use a hack to kill wasps instantly. Here's what to know about the hack, plus, what other ways to get rid of wasps.

Oceanic spiders, also known as sea spiders, share a lot in common with land spiders. Here's all you need to know about these fascinating creatures.

Take pride in our planet by supporting these LGBTQ+ environmental and climate change organizations. The granola gays are leading the way to a more beautiful, harmonious, and cleaner world.

A chimpanzee saw her first glimpse of wide open sky at a Florida rescue organization. Here's a look at how Vanilla the chimp reacted.

In WW II, Polish soldiers had a bear fighting alongside them as they battled the Nazis. Here's the story of Wojtek, the bear in the Polish army.

Plastic Free July is a great opportunity to lower your impact by ditching single-use plastic.

Sustainable living is a cornerstone to living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle, and learning how to be more sustainable is a process that is constantly evolving.

Eating a vegan or plant-based diet is easier than it sounds  — here are a few tips to make the transition smoother.

Cigarette filters are toxic to essential mosquito larvae, a scientific study shows. Here's how cigarette butts or filters harm the environment.

Colloidal silver is a recommended homeopathic remedy for ear pain, but is it safe? Here's what you need to know.

Free stores, community fridges, free flea markets, and Buy Nothing groups all support a gift economy, reduce waste, and build community.

The Fourth of July is an enormous annual summer celebration in the U.S., so consider kick-starting the festivities with these nail designs.

Zookeeper and former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Jack Hanna, has been in ill health since 2019. Here's an update on his status.

Dr. Robert Moore of San Jose loves dogs. And they love him back. About 200 pups showed up for Moore's 100-year-old birthday dog parade.

Chances are the dinosaur bones you see in museums are real, but they aren’t actually bones anymore.

Dinosaur bones are being auctioned off to private buyers around the world, so what does this mean for the future of paleontology?

A creator documented his shock after someone clear cut trees from his apartment backyard. Deforestation like this contributes to climate change.

In a viral TikTok, @findingmom.me decides to hatch fertile eggs she purchased from Trader Joe's. Can you eat fertile eggs?

"Adopt, don't shop" is an important credo to follow if you're looking for a dog or cat to join your family — here's why.

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

One newlywed couple caught some flack giving wedding guests single-use phone chargers. Here's why that may not be a eco-friendly idea.

Before visiting a zoo or aquarium consider spending time at an animal sanctuary instead. This article explains why they're a more ethical option.

These fun facts about coral reefs may surprise you. You already know coral reefs are beautiful, but they're so much more than that.

Pride Month is here, so what better way to celebrate queerness than with some art?

Is Robert Lanza’s theory of biocentrism credible? Some physicists disagree with the idea. Here's what you need to know.

To celebrate Pride Month, sport some eco-conscious Pride shoes made with sustainable materials. We found stylish footwear from 5 top brands.

Wisconsin bike trails are the perfect places to explore unique small towns and natural areas. Check out these five Wisconsin bike trails.

We’ve rounded up some tips on how to celebrate Pride Month at work, in ways that could actually create meaningful change within your company.

Nectar has been targeted in recent years for false advertising, misleading consumers, and most recently, for whether the mattresses contain fiberglass..

A video showing a kiwi bird being pet and held enraged New Zealand, and sparked an online storm.

Vertical farming has many advantages, but it also have its share of flaws. Here are a few of vertical farming's fatal flaws.

The tiger beetle is a dominant predator in the insect world; however, with their diminishing habitat, survival isn’t as easy.

Why are dolphins evil? Many people see the dolphin as a playful, lovable mammal of the sea. But they have a darker side.

If you use food delivery apps, you may want to know about the DoorDash class action lawsuit which alleges the company charges iPhone users more.

Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who won the heart of New York City, allegedly just passed away — though some believe he's been dead for years.

In 2019, a volcano erupted on White Island near New Zealand. Now, White Island volcano eruption survivors are telling their stories.

Air pollution in the Bay Area isn't as bad as it was a decade ago, but still poses a large threat to public health.

As the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 50 year anniversary, we look at how people can help with the top 10 ways to protect endangered species.

Hudson River pollution came about over 30 years — here's how the cleanup efforts have been going since the 1980s.