The 2023 Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize Will Go Down in History
On Monday, April 24, the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize were announced, rewarding some of the top grassroots environmental activists.
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Delaware Riverkeeper Maya K. van Rossum Is an Environmental Justice Warrior — Inside Her Fight to Save the Planet (Exclusive)
Being the Delaware Riverkeeper is no easy gig, but environmental justice warrior Maya K. van Rossum wears the title with pride, enthusiasm, and ferocity.
From Teach-Ins to "Techno Striking": How the Environmental Movement Has Evolved Since the First Earth Day (Exclusive)
Climate change protests have evolved immensely since the start of the environmental movement.
Jonathan Van Ness on Why Sustainability "Is at the Center" of JVN Hair (Exclusive)
'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.
Earth Day 2023: Why President Kathleen Rogers Believes the Holiday “Is a Chance to Become an Environmentalist” (Exclusive)
In honor of Earth Day 2023, we spoke with Kathleen Rogers, a former environmental lawyer and the current President of EarthDay.org.
GreenLatinos Wants You to Keep Your Environmental Activism Intersectional (Exclusive)
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 Headlines Sold-Out Brooklyn Museum Event for Her 89th Birthday
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.
Climate Activists Share How They Combat Compassion Fatigue (Exclusive)
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.
Environmentalists Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Hayden Begley Take Public Transit to Oscars
Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.
BBC Denies Pulling Episode of David Attenborough's New 'Wild Isles' Docuseries
David Attenborough's latest nature documentary series, titled 'Wild Isles,' is causing controversy.
Drew Barrymore on Why Living Sustainably “Feels Empowering” (Exclusive)
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 Norwegian Wind Farm? Here's Everything We Know
Why is Greta Thunberg protesting a wind farm? Although the Swedish activist generally encourages clean energy projects, this one violated human rights.
Jane Fonda’s Words of Wisdom Advocate for a Global Ocean Treaty
Actress and activist Jane Fonda took to New York City to advocate for a UN Global Ocean Treaty with incredibly inspiring words of wisdom.
Malala Yousafzai Quotes to Inspire You to Change the World
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has spoken numerous inspirational quotes over the years.
Greta Thunberg Releases 'The Climate Book,' Featuring 100 Contributors: "Hope Is Taking Action"
Greta Thunberg’s 'The Climate Book' features contributions from over 100 experts in the climate space from around the world.
Merlin van Lawick on How His Grandma, Jane Goodall, Inspires Him: “She Represents Hope” (Exclusive)
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).
Who Supports Greta Thunberg? Where the Activist's Money Comes From
Greta Thunberg is a teenage environmental dynamo with international acclaim, but how does the activist earn a living?
Greta Thunberg Detained by German Police for Protesting Coal Mine
Greta Thunberg was detained in Germany for protesting the demolition of Lützerath to make way for a coal mine.
Who Is Chuck Sams III? Meet the First Native American National Park Service Leader
Although the U.S. National Parks have a dark past, Chuck Sams III is looking to heal that relationship as the first Native American to lead NPS.
Climate Activists Strike Art Again — This Time, With Maple Syrup
Shortly after various famous paintings were vandalized last month, two activists targeted an Emily Carr painting with maple syrup in Vancouver last weekend.
John Kerry, the U.S. Climate Envoy, Has Been Heavily Involved With COP27
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 Changes His Name to Spread Awareness for the Climate Crisis — and Wants You to Join Him
Rainn Wilson's new name is a bit of a mouthful: “Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson” — among other variations.
Al Gore Kicks Off COP27 — and So the Greenwashing From World Leaders Begins
Al Gore's COP27 opening remarks called out heads of state for their inaction on climate change.
10 Facts About Greta Thunberg, the Swedish Climate Activist Changing the World
Here’s a look at some Greta Thunberg facts, as the Swedish climate activist nears her 20th birthday.
From Drake to Leonardo DiCaprio, These Celebs Have Made Sustainable Investments (Updates)
Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular as we look for more ways to support the planet, and these celebrities have done their part.
Rachel Carson of ‘Silent Spring’ Is an Environmentalist Icon
Who was 'Silent Spring' author, Rachel Carson? The Pennsylvania native, who wrote about ecology, is considered an environmentalist icon, to this day.
Greta Thunberg Announces She Won’t Go to COP27 Due to Greenwashing
Greta Thunberg will not be at COP27 this year, as she believes the conference is greenwashing.
Sweden, One of the Eco-Friendliest Countries, Scraps Its Ministry of the Environment
Sweden, one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world, has officially scrapped its Ministry of the Environment — thanks to the new government.
Sacheen Littlefeather Has Passed — But Her Activism Will Live on Forever
Sacheen Littlefeather has passed away at the age of 75 — and although she hasn't made headlines in a while, her speech left a mark on activist history.
Looking Back on the Accomplishments of Late Environmentalist, David Foreman
Environmentalist and founder of Earth First!, David Foreman, has passed away at the age of 75 years old — here's what you should know about him.
Jane Goodall: 6 Fun Facts About the Renowned Ethologist
We’ve rounded up a few fun facts about the legendary Jane Goodall.
NBA Superstar Chris Paul On His Slam Dunk Vegan Snack Line (Exclusive)
NBA superstar, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns, is releasing a new vegan snack line via Gopuff, which will be launching on Sept. 14.
One Tree Planted's Matt Hill on Amazonian Reforestation and Starting a Nonprofit (Exclusive)
We spoke with the founder of One Tree Planted, who told us about the organization's latest campaign, highlighting deforestation in the Amazon.
BTS Drums Up Excitement for New Doc ‘ForTomorrow’ About World-Changing Grassroots Innovators
'ForTomorrow' is an upcoming documentary that showcases innovators from around the world — and the film is getting a boost from Daisy Ridley and BTS.
Jason Momoa Shaved His Lovely Locks for Climate Change Awareness
Although Jason Momoa is widely recognized for his long, luscious locks, the 'Aquaman' actor shaved his head for climate change awareness.
Princess Diana Honored for Philanthropic Achievements on the 25th Anniversary of Her Death
Before she passed, Princess Diana worked with several charities, stood up for many incredible causes, and volunteered with various organizations.
Wildfire Firefighters Have a Tough Job — So Why Do They Make So Little Money?
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 Calls Out "Forces of Greed and Profit" In Speech at Glastonbury Festival
Greta Thunberg’s Glastonbury speech showed that she can keep a crowd just as riveted and energized as any world-famous, Grammy-winning musician.
What Is Greta Thunberg’s Net Worth? She Fights to Protect the Earth for Free
What is Greta Thunberg’s net worth? Here's what we know.
Environmental Activist Hazel Henderson Remembered for Her Incredible Work
Environmental activist and acclaimed author, Hazel Henderson, has died at age 89, though her work lives on.
How Humanity Could Actually Halt Climate Breakdown, According to Peter Kalmus (Exclusive)
Peter Kalmus' recent speech protesting big banks and fossil fuels went viral — check out our interview with the NASA climate scientist.
Obama Channels David Attenborough in Netflix's 'Our Great National Parks'
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, Has a Long-Standing History of Environmental Activism
Singer-songwriter Carole King is not only an amazing musician, but she also has a long-standing history of environmental activism.
With Strange Timing, Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Hours Before Infrastructure Meeting
A bridge in Pittsburgh's Frick park collapsed before a presidential infrastructure meeting, reiterating the importance of sustainable development.
Chile’s New President, Gabriel Boric, Is Pushing for Environmental Change
Who is Chile's new president, Gabriel Boric? The South American politician is a former activist who is currently pushing for environmental change.
Leonardo DiCaprio Just Invested in Two Lab-Grown Meat Companies
Cultured meat brands are creating slaughter-free meat in labs, and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio are getting on board.
Nobel Peace Prize Frontrunners Include Greta Thunberg, WHO, and BLM
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize could go to Greta Thunberg, or a number of other qualified nominated individuals and organizations.
5 of Greta Thunberg's Greatest Accomplishments to Date
Greta Thunberg has accomplished a great deal in a relatively short amount of time, and all in the name of fighting climate change.
Greta Thunberg Talks Power of Individual Action for 'Vogue' Scandinavia's Inaugural Cover
Greta Thunberg just graced the cover of the very first issue of 'Vogue' Scandinavia.
Greta Thunberg Highlights the Five Ways “We Are F--cked” in New Short Film
Greta Thunberg's new short film '#ForNature' highlights the relationship between the animal agriculture industry and the climate crisis.