Environmental Justice

Collective Fashion Justice's Emma Håkansson is only just getting started with her mission of ridding the fashion industry of animal exploitation, human exploitation, and environmentally-destructive practices.

How does plastic affect the environment? Unfortunately, plastic takes a nasty toll on communities and ecosystems worldwide — and it's only getting worse.

Atlanta forest defenders are protesting to defend Weelaunee Forest — here's everything you need to know.

Unfortunately, so many waterways around the world are struggling with pollution. Here are the five most polluted rivers in the world.

In 2020, actress and activist Jane Fonda flew to Minnesota to oppose the Line 3 — take a look back at her history of environmental and social activism.

How many have died as a result of flooding in the Philippines? Unfortunately, several people have been found dead — and many are still missing.

The Great American Outdoors Act in the U.S. is meant to help protect natural spaces all across the country. Here's how it works.

What is the water level at Lake Shasta? It has see ups and downs over the years, but higher levels can also be a sign of a worsening drought.

The Biden administration recently issued a $75 million grant to relocate three Native American tribes from rising sea levels.

Formerly home to many southwestern tribes, it's no surprise the Grand Canyon displaced many of them — which is why the name "Indian Garden" is being changed.

Because of all kinds of factors that cause plants all over the world to become endangered. Here are some of the most endangered ones in the U.S.

The new mayor of Los Angeles, Calif., Karen Bass, has promised to solve homelessness. But what are solutions to homelessness?

Is the Jackson, Miss. water crisis resolved? Even though a legal agreement hasn't yet been made, the EPA is finally stepping in.

Who owns Just Stop Oil, and what exactly is the climate activist group’s mission?

Protests in over a dozen countries this week focused on asking world leaders to ban private jets.

The causes of food insecurity in America are complicated and interconnected. Low-income families and people of color are most likely to experience food insecurity.

Food desert solutions can increase food security. In food deserts, people don’t have access to affordable, healthy foods. This affects communities of color and low-income families.

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

The Environmental Justice For All Act, a bill created to fight environmental racism, is the first major bill that’s been passed that addresses environmental justice.

Ecofeminism is the idea that environmental degradation and the oppression of women are linked. Read on to learn more about this connection between women and nature.

What are climate reparations? While you may have heard of reparations in regards to paying back racial minorities, this is a slightly different concept.

After several months of residents being under a boil advisory, the Jackson, Miss. water crisis is under an official investigation by the EPA.

Jackson, MS is experiencing a water crisis, leaving many wondering if Jackson, MS water is safe to drink.

Do Shein clothes have lead in them? Here's what you need to know.

Climate doomism — both a scare tactic and a scary feeling — has the environmental community divided.

Thanks to ongoing campaign efforts from PETA, EgyptAir will no longer be transporting lab monkeys from Africa and Asia to the U.S., and elsewhere.

An Audubon Society chapter is changing its name, in an effort to denounce its white supremacist namesake.

Who is Sarah Fleming in 'Big Timber'? Sarah Fleming manages her family's logging company in the controversial Netflix reality series, 'Big Timber.'

We sat down with Almeta Cooper, the National Manager for Health Equity for to join Moms Clean Air Force, to learn more about the organization's work.

Something called "ghost gear" is increasingly becoming an issue in oceans. The meaning behind it could pinpoint how dangerous it actually is.

The Goldman Environmental Prize 2022 winners have just been announced, honoring a total of seven people in six important categories.

lauren Ornelas has spent the last 15 years of her life as the founder and president of Food Empowerment Project, an organization leading the food justice movement.

The documentary 'The End of Medicine' takes viewers behind the scenes of the animal farming industry to show the dangers we live with every day.

On the most recent episode of 'Last Week Tonight' John Oliver broke down environmental racism, educating millions of viewers on this issue plaguing the U.S.

What is going on between West Virginia and the EPA? A major environmental case between the Mountain State and the EPA is taking place right now.

Where does Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson stand on climate change issues?

Outdoor Afro works “to create and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature,” as COO Joseph Mouzon tells Green Matters.

Talking about climate change can be difficult, so instead of stumbling through a conversation, give one of these six environmental graphic novels to a friend.

Paramount Plus is bringing subscribers the new docuseries 'Wasteland,' exploring the collapsing sewer systems in the U.S. — here's how to watch.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently appeared on 'The Daily Show,' where he spoke about his goals as EPA Administrator.