Environmental Leaders

'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness spoke with Green Matters about how fans can be more sustainable in their everyday lives, JVN Hair, and more.

In honor of Earth Day 2023, we spoke with Kathleen Rogers, a former environmental lawyer and the current President of EarthDay.org.

Green Matters spoke with GreenLatinos, a U.S. nonprofit made up of Latino leaders, who are constantly working to address environmental justice issues.

Jane Goodall spoke so many inspirational quotes during her Brooklyn Museum event, which was held in honor of both her 89th birthday and Earth Month.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are common in the world of climate activism — and other fields, such as nursing and psychotherapy. Here are a few ways to combat these feelings.

We caught up with actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, on how she's made life at home more sustainable, her new home line with Grove, and more.

Why is Greta Thunberg protesting a wind farm? Although the Swedish activist generally encourages clean energy projects, this one violated human rights.

Actress and activist Jane Fonda took to New York City to advocate for a UN Global Ocean Treaty with incredibly inspiring words of wisdom.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has spoken numerous inspirational quotes over the years.

Greta Thunberg’s 'The Climate Book' features contributions from over 100 experts in the climate space from around the world.

Perhaps no one is more inspired by Jane Goodall than Merlin van Lawick, her adult grandson who proudly works for her. He is the son of Goodall's only son, Hugo Louis van Lawick (aka Grub).

Greta Thunberg is a teenage environmental dynamo with international acclaim, but how does the activist earn a living?

Greta Thunberg was detained in Germany for protesting the demolition of Lützerath to make way for a coal mine.

What is John Kerry doing now? After losing the presidential election back in 2004 as the Democratic candidate, he is still involved with politics.

Rainn Wilson's new name is a bit of a mouthful: “Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson” — among other variations.

Al Gore's COP27 opening remarks called out heads of state for their inaction on climate change.

Here’s a look at some Greta Thunberg facts, as the Swedish climate activist nears her 20th birthday.

Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular as we look for more ways to support the planet, and these celebrities have done their part.

Who was 'Silent Spring' author, Rachel Carson? The Pennsylvania native, who wrote about ecology, is considered an environmentalist icon, to this day.

Greta Thunberg will not be at COP27 this year, as she believes the conference is greenwashing.

Sweden, one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world, has officially scrapped its Ministry of the Environment — thanks to the new government.

We’ve rounded up a few fun facts about the legendary Jane Goodall.

NBA superstar, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns, is releasing a new vegan snack line via Gopuff, which will be launching on Sept. 14.

We spoke with the founder of One Tree Planted, who told us about the organization's latest campaign, highlighting deforestation in the Amazon.

'ForTomorrow' is an upcoming documentary that showcases innovators from around the world — and the film is getting a boost from Daisy Ridley and BTS.

Although Jason Momoa is widely recognized for his long, luscious locks, the 'Aquaman' actor shaved his head for climate change awareness.

Before she passed, Princess Diana worked with several charities, stood up for many incredible causes, and volunteered with various organizations.

How much do wildfire firefighters make? It's an incredibly difficult job that not only requires physical strength, but also bravery and determination.

Greta Thunberg’s Glastonbury speech showed that she can keep a crowd just as riveted and energized as any world-famous, Grammy-winning musician.

Peter Kalmus' recent speech protesting big banks and fossil fuels went viral — check out our interview with the NASA climate scientist.

Barack Obama serves as the narrator for a new documentary series on Netflix, 'Our Great National Parks,' which debuted on April 13, 2022.

Singer-songwriter Carole King is not only an amazing musician, but she also has a long-standing history of environmental activism.

A bridge in Pittsburgh's Frick park collapsed before a presidential infrastructure meeting, reiterating the importance of sustainable development.

Who is Chile's new president, Gabriel Boric? The South American politician is a former activist who is currently pushing for environmental change.

Cultured meat brands are creating slaughter-free meat in labs, and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio are getting on board.

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize could go to Greta Thunberg, or a number of other qualified nominated individuals and organizations.

Greta Thunberg has accomplished a great deal in a relatively short amount of time, and all in the name of fighting climate change.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and other conservation organizations are funding a $43 million project to restore habitats in the Galápagos Islands.

Will Greta Thunberg be attending college after taking a year off from high school to fight climate change?

Here's how to watch Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World, which features Thunberg sitting down in-person with David Attenborough for the first time.