Greta Thunberg Speaks at World Economic Forum: "Act As If You Loved Your Children Above All Else"
"Our house is still on fire," Greta Thunberg said.
China Is Rolling Out Single-Use Plastic Bans
China is banning several kinds of single-use plastic gradually over the next five years.
Cosmetics Tested on Animals Are Now Prohibited to Sell in California — With a Few Exceptions
California's Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act just went into effect.
For Earth Day, Students Will Strike for 72 Hours: "Inaction Is Not an Option"
Students will strike for three days in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Girlfriend Collective Releases "The Wash Bag" to Keep Microfibers Out of Oceans
Every load of wash releases up to 100,000 microfibers — here are a few ways to stop that.
How the Climate Crisis and Rising Temperatures Will Increase Injury-Related Deaths, According to New Study
Rising global temperatures may cause more injury-related deaths in the future, according to a new study.
Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen Get Arrested After Passionate Speeches at Fire Drill Friday Protest
Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen were both arrested for protesting climate inaction with Jane Fonda.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Earth Alliance Donates $3 Million to Help Australia Wildfires
The Australia Wildfire Fund is a new charity to help with relief for the Australian bushfires.
YouTubers Creatively Show How Australia Fires Are Already Affecting the Planet
Taco Bell Is Developing Sustainable Packaging and Making Dining Easier For Vegetarians
Taco Bell's 2020 commitments focus on sustainability.
Fact-Checking the Anti-Greta Thunberg Propaganda — Are Any of the Theories True?
Greta Thunberg's skyrocket to fame has inspired some criticism from climate science deniers — are any of the theories true?
Number of Animals Killed in Australia's Wildfires Soars to More Than 1 Billion
The number has increased from 480 million last week.
Australian Bushfires: Where to Donate to Help Victims, Animals, and More
Donate to these organizations that are working to help victims and put out the fires.
Joaquin Phoenix, Russell Crowe, and More Link Climate Crisis to Australia Fires at Golden Globes
Many speeches acknowledged the climate crisis and its ties to the fires in Australia.
Celebrities Will Eat a Sustainable Plant-Based Menu at This Year's Golden Globes
1,300 celebrity diners will eat completely plant-based at Sunday's awards show.
Australian Bushfires: Everything You Need to Know
The deadly bushfires tearing through Australia still show no signs of stopping.
Australia Bushfires Are Fueling Their Own Flames With Fiery Pyro-Cumulonimbus Clouds
Australian bushfires are generating pyro-cumulonimbus clouds, making it difficult to put the fires out.
7 Caribbean Countries Are Banning Single-Use Plastic Starting Jan. 1
A single-use plastic ban is going into effect in these Caribbean nations.
#TeamTrees Hits $20 Million Goal to Help Reforest the Earth
#TeamTrees is officially planting 20 million trees.
BTS Wants to Raise Awareness About the Climate Crisis With New Partnership
BTS is joining the fight for a healthy planet and clean air.
Amazon Deforestation Rates More Than Doubled This Year
November marked the highest recorded rates of Amazon deforestation in years.
Greta Thunberg Changed Her Twitter Bio After Trump Said She Should "Chill"
Drag him, Greta.
Greta Thunberg is TIME's Person of the Year
Greta Thunberg Has Perfect Response to Brazilian President Calling Her a "Pirralha"
Greta made a simple yet bold move.
Jane Goodall On the Power of "Reaching People's Hearts" as Climate Activism
"The point is to take actual action. To do your bit."
Fires Across Australia Flood Sydney With Smoke
Sydney is covered in smoke from wildfires spreading along eastern Australia.
NYC Jails Kick Off Meatless Mondays
"Our hope is that individuals leave our custody more mindful of the benefits of a reduced meat diet, both for themselves and for the planet."
Ethical Black Friday: Companies Boycotting the "Holiday" This Year
Animal Cruelty Is Officially a Nationwide Felony
The PACT Act is finally law.
Australian Bushfires: What Caused Them, Death Toll, and More
Over the past few weeks, tragic bushfires have been tearing through eastern Australia.
Alex Trebek Once Donated $2 Million of Land for Conservation
Alex Trebek once purchased more than 60 acres of land and donated it to a Los Angeles conservancy.
The Global Climate Strike vs. Black Friday
Nationwide Animal Cruelty Bill Now Just Needs President's Signature to Become a Law
The PACT Act has passed in the Senate!
Cactus Leather Is the Newest Eco-Friendly Fabric
The Queen Is Done With Fur
Delhi Air Pollution Levels Reach Record-Breaking Heights in Public Health Emergency
Going outside in Delhi is equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes in one day.
The Ocean Cleanup Is Now Cleaning Up Rivers With the "Interceptor"
The "Interceptor" is the latest from The Ocean Cleanup.
Hundreds of YouTubers Just Planted 5.6 Million Trees to Fight the Climate Crisis
#TeamTrees.
Lili Reinhart's Advice for Empowering Youth: "Stay Informed"
"There’s nothing more important than the planet we live on."
David Burtka Is a Meat-Eater, But He Loves Vegan Meat: "You Really Can’t Taste the Difference"
David Burtka sat down with Green Matters to share his love of vegan meat.
Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Felony Nationwide Passes in the House
The PACT Act is one step closer to becoming a federal law.
Greta Thunberg Has a Fan in David Attenborough: "She Is There Because of Her Passion"
David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg aren't bothered by their haters.
Why the Greenhouse Effect Is Important: How It Works and Causes Global Warming
The greenhouse effect is why so many of the things we do are hurting the planet.
The Ocean Cleanup Reveals Successful Catch in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
More than a year after the launch of System 001, The Ocean Cleanup confirms that they’ve been successful in retrieving trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Big Mac, Step Aside — McDonald's Trials Beyond Meat Burgers
McDonald's is going beyond the classic burger with its latest menu offering.
How Fracking Affects the Environment and Public Health
Fracking 101.
19-Year-Old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez Isn't Waiting For Permission to Solve the Climate Crisis: "The Time Is NOW"
“We are going way beyond activism," 19-year-old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez tells Green Matters.
Shailene Woodley on Why Environmental Activism Must Be Intersectional: "We Are Nature Ourselves"
"I want to have kids. And I just can’t justify bringing them into a world where I’m not fighting every single day to make direct change for future generations," Woodley tells Green Matters.
Impossible Foods Is Finally Letting Customers Cook Their Own Burgers
The company wants you to guess which city will get the plant-based meat first.
Greta Thunberg Tells Trevor Noah What She Thinks of the U.S.'s Attitude on Climate Change: "Where I Come From, It's a Fact"
Greta Thunberg has some observations about New York.
Just Salad Ditches Beef for Beyond Meatballs, Plans to Go Meatless in Next 5 Years
Where's the beef? Not at Just Salad.
California Bill Prohibits Circuses From Using Wild Animals
The California Assembly just passed a bill that will ban circuses from using almost all kinds of animals.
Little Rock Expands Program That Pays the Homeless to Collect Litter
The Bridge to Work program is expanding in Little Rock.
How the Climate Crisis Dethroned Sweden's Tallest Mountain Peak
Kebnekaise's southern peak is now only the second-tallest mountain in Sweden.
How to Celebrate Climate Week: The Global Climate Strike + Free Events Around NYC
There are numerous events as part of Climate Week NYC.
What the EPA's Proposed Methane Regulations Would Mean for the Planet
The EPA is proposing less strict regulation of the oil and gas industry.
Wild Dolphin Interactions With Humans Prohibited in New Zealand's Bay of Islands
The goal is to restore the bottlenose dolphin population.
KFC and Beyond Meat Partner Up to Sell Vegan Fried Chicken
"It's still finger lickin' good."
The Amazon Fires Are Destroying Indigenous People's Homes — We Interviewed an Amazon Watch Director to Learn More
Andrew Miller of Amazon Watch explains why the indigenous people of the Amazon are under attack.
The World Can’t Survive Without the Amazon: Here’s Why
The fires in the Amazon aren’t just affecting those who live there — it’s also affecting you.
Your Biggest Questions About the Amazon Rainforest Fires, Answered
Here are answers to your biggest questions about the Amazon rainforest fires.
The Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires Could Be Detrimental to the Earth
The Earth cannot survive without the Amazon.
Air Pollution Linked to Psychiatric Disorders Like Depression and Schizophrenia
Could air pollution be a cause of mental health disorders?
Meat Taxes Might Be Coming to Save the Planet
A meat tax is controversial, but could be effective.
An Unlikely Funeral: Iceland Lays to Rest a Deceased Glacier
The glacier's funeral is a wake-up call to protect the Earth.
It's Raining Plastic, Study Finds — And Here's Why
This study found that it's raining plastic — here's why.
Conservationists Criticize U.S. Rollbacks to Endangered Species Act — Here's Everything You Need to Know
The Trump administration made some controversial changes.
Why Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Have Killed 4 Dogs This Week
Eat Plant-Based to Save the Earth, Says Landmark UN Report
Here's what we need to do.
All the Sea Ice Surrounding Alaska Has Melted — Here's What It Could Mean
Melting ice and rising sea levels could have dire consequences.
Plastic Bottles Can Now Be Recycled in Exchange for Train Fare on the Rome Metro
30 bottles will get you a free ride on the Rome metro.
How Anne Hathaway Is Raising a Zero-Waste Family and Making Film Sets Greener
Anne Hathaway is going green.
18-Year-Old's Solution to the Microplastic Crisis Wins the Google Science Fair
This could remove 85 percent of microplastics from the ocean.
Expiration Labels Could Soon Get a Makeover, Help Americans Reduce Food Waste
The Food Date Labeling Act could help solve the U.S.'s food waste problem.
Single-Use Grocery Bags Are Becoming Obsolete in the U.K.
The U.K.'s 5p fee on bags has been extremely effective.
Pay Off Your Parking Ticket By Donating Kitten Supplies to This Animal Shelter
The Muncie police department's recent promotion was a huge success for the animal shelter.
Major Chain's 843,000 Hotel Rooms Are Replacing Single-Use Toiletries With Bulk Dispensers
Bye-bye, tiny bottles!
Today Marks the Earliest Earth Overshoot Day in History — Here's How We Can Slow Things Down
We are in debt to our planet.
Greta Thunberg Lends Her Voice to The 1975's New Song: "Everything Needs to Change"
"It is time to rebel."
Prince Harry Criticizes "Dirty" Single-Use Plastic at Jane Goodall's Student Conference
The prince and the chimpanzee expert even shared a chimp-inspired dance.
Which Major Fashion Brands Are the Least Terrible? This Report Ranked Forever 21, North Face, and More
Not one brand got a perfect score.
Zero-Waste Hair and Body Brand Ethique Is Now at Target
Target just made zero-waste haircare so much easier.
This State Just Made Cat Declawing Illegal
A victory for animals in New York state!
5 Breathtaking Eco-Friendly Hotels and Resorts From Around the World
These green hotels are also incredibly gorgeous.
The Beyond Burger Joins Blue Apron's Summer Menu
Beyond Meat is coming to a delivery kit near you.
Shawn Mendes Joins Flow as Sustainability Ambassador and Partner
Shawn Mendes is Flow's new Sustainability Ambassador.
Photo of French Alps Melting Into a Lake Is a Troubling Sign of the Climate Crisis
An alpinist captured a photo of the melting mountain.
One of the Biggest Giraffe Subspecies Is Officially Endangered
Masai giraffes have gone down in population by almost 50 percent.
Scotland's Wind Energy Just Set a New Record, Putting Country on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity in 2020
Scotland's wind turbines are killing it.
Elephant and Rhino Populations Skyrocket in Tanzania Thanks to Anti-Poaching Task Force
Elephant and rhino populations are finally on the rise.
Bees Can Take Refuge on These Bus Stop "Green Roofs"
The bus stops are also great for biodiversity, absorbing carbon, and more.
Impossible Foods Wants to Make Plant-Based Fish "More Delicious" Than the Real Thing
Impossible Foods has announced its newest venture.
NASA Uses New "Green" Fuel to Successfully Power Satellite in Orbit
The green fuel is safer, more eco-friendly, energy efficient, and affordable.
Jaden Smith Feeds Free Vegan Food to the Homeless From His 'I Love You' Truck
This Is What the Meat Industry Will Look Like in 20 Years, According to a New Report
Lab-grown meat and plant-based meat are on the rise.
Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle Donate to Zero Hour's Youth Climate Summit in Miami
The summit will take place in mid-July.
Are Fireworks Bad for the Environment? Here's What You Need to Know for July 4th
6 Endangered Right Whales Died in June
How Feeding Your Dog a Vegan Diet Can Lower Your Carbon "Pawprint," According to an Expert
Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Reducing Disposables for the Summer Challenge
Your actions can make a difference.
Prada Launches Recycled Plastic Capsule Collection, Sets Goal to Stop Using New Nylon
This Engineer Has Recycled 50 Tons of Plastic Into Fuel
Greenpeace Ranks Supermarkets Based on Plastic Use, and the Winning Score Is Kind of a Fail
The results are pretty harsh.
This Lab-Grown Salmon Could Help Reduce Overfishing and Save So Many Fish
Wild Type wants to change the way we eat fish.
633 Scuba Divers Picked Up Trash From the Ocean Floor Together, Breaking a Guinness World Record
The group smashed the world record and recovered thousands of pounds of ocean trash.
Endangered Sea Turtles Are Laying Eggs at Record Pace Along Georgia Coast
Sea turtles could soon be off the endangered list!
Grocery Store Hilariously Shames Its Customers Into Bringing Reusable Bags
If you don't want people thinking you bought wart ointment, you should probably remember your tote bags.
The Average Human Swallows 2,000 Microplastics a Week, Study Finds
Here's what we can do about it.
The U.S.'s Capacity for Renewable Energy Finally Exceeds Coal
Renewable energy is the future.
Native Shoes Launches 100% Backyard Compostable and Plant-Based Sneaker
The Plant Shoe can be composted at its end-of-life.
The Modern Plant Extinction Rate Is the Worst It's Ever Been, According to New Study
Plants are going extinct far too quickly.
Justin Trudeau Announces Canada's Intention to Ban Single-Use Plastic
It's Now Illegal to Keep Dolphins, Whales, and Porpoises in Captivity in Canada
Canada finally passed a bill protecting marine mammals.
Poshmark's New Home Market Allows Users to Sell Home Goods, Decor, and More
Green Matters spoke with Poshmark's co-founder to learn about the new Home Market.
Starbucks Launches Returnable, Reusable Coffee Cups at Gatwick Airport — Here's How the Scheme Works
Gatwick Airport's Starbucks is promoting reusables and taking the burden off the consumer.
Here Are 6 Ways to Celebrate Our Oceans This World Oceans Day
Other than going for a swim, here are six ways to protect oceans in honor of World Oceans Day.
United Airlines Flies "Flight for the Planet," an Eco-Friendly Flight With Less Emissions and Low Waste
United flew a "Flight for the Planet" on World Environment Day.
Jay-Z Invests in Vegan Cookie Company Partake Foods, Following Investment in the Impossible Burger
Jay-Z just invested in yet another vegan business.
5 Easy Ways to Fight Air Pollution in Honor of World Environment Day
World Environment Day 2019's theme is air pollution.
Carnival Cruises to Pay $20 Million Penalty for Dumping Plastics Into the Ocean
This isn’t their first offense: They previously paid a $40 million penalty for illegally dumping oil-contaminated waste.
Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Use Robotics to Fight Climate Change, So He Launched the Footprint Coalition
South Korea to Close Down 19 Dog Meat Vendors, Turn Gupo Livestock Market Into a Park
The major dog meat market is finally shutting down — but there's a catch.
KFC Is Experimenting With Vegan Fried Chicken
With its signature blend of 11 herbs and spices, of course.
“Loop” Review: What I Thought of the Milkman Model Platform’s First Delivery Round
Here are my initial thoughts on Loop's first round.
These 11 Baltimore Organizations Fighting Food Waste Just Received Grants for Their Work
All 11 organizations are doing incredible work for their Baltimore communities.
Students in the Philippines Must Plant 10 Trees Before Graduating, Says New Law
The law is called "Graduation Legacy for the Environment Act."
"Eco-Village" That Produces Net Zero Emissions to Break Ground in Baltimore's Tivoly Triangle
The neighborhood will be "net zero," meaning it generates as much energy as it consumes.
Model Behati Prinsloo Talks Partnership With Save The Rhino Trust Namibia on 'Ellen'
Behati Prinsloo is a Global Ambassador for Save The Rhino Trust Namibia.
Why Is the Right Whale Population Declining? A New Study Has a Few Answers
Here's why the North Atlantic right whale's population is so low.
Malaysia Sending Plastic Trash Back to U.S. and Other Developed Countries
Malaysia is done with developed nations' plastics.
Elephant Hunting Is Now Legal in Botswana, After Five-Year Ban
Botswana will issue 400 elephant hunting licenses every year.
5 Ways to Protect Turtles and Tortoises Today for World Turtle Day
Here are a few ways to protect turtles and tortoises.
Dead Dolphin Found with Two-Foot Shower Hose in His Esophagus on Florida Beach
Another dolphin was found on the beach with plastic in his body.
Human Bodies Can Now Legally Be Composted in Washington State
Dead bodies in Washington state can now nourish the soil instead of pollute it.
Prada Is Going Fur-Free Later This Year
Come fall, Prada will no longer use animal fur in any of its collections.
Urban Outfitters Launches Nuuly, A Clothing Rental Subscription
Nuuly will launch this summer, for $88 a month.
U.K. Unveils Plan To Eliminate Plastic Straws, Stirrers, And Cotton Swabs By 2020
The U.K. government will ban these single-use plastic items sometime between October 2019 and 2020, but the public can comment before then.
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe, According To The Woman Who Invented It
Susie Faux, creator of the capsule wardrobe in the '70s, talks to Green Matters about the growing relevancy of the minimalist clothing movement she started.
Lawmakers Propose Bill to Stop Traveling Circuses From Using Circus Animals
Scientists Propose Converting Methane Into CO2 to Fight the Climate Crisis
CO2 is more prominent in the atmosphere than methane — but less potent.
'Loop' Launches in the U.S., Bringing Customers the Products They Love in a Milkman Model
"We’re really trying to go back to the imagery of the milkman," Loop VP Tony Rossi tells Green Matters.
It's National Rescue Dog Day — Here's What You Can Do to Celebrate Dogs Today
Adopt, don't shop!
England Sets Up Fund to Plant 130,000 Trees in Next Two Years
England will have at least 130,000 more trees planted come 2021.
How Broadway Actors Serving as "Green Captains" Are Turning the Great White Way Green
Green Matters spoke with two Broadway Green Captains to learn more.