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Is Unilever committed to phasing out single-use plastics? A Greenpeace report shows otherwise, despite the corporation's environmental pledges.

The chief executive of ADNOC, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, will lead the COP28 climate talks despite allegations of his pushing oil interests.

A freighter ship departing from Canada and headed to Italy was stuck in the Detroit River. Here's what to know about the situation.

Acapulco was hit by a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. In the wake of the storm, piles of garbage are causing concerns about a possible public health crisis.

Clean beauty brand Pacifica's charitable "One Typo = One Tree" campaign will feature holiday products with packaging typos. Little mistakes shouldn't create waste!

Thanksgiving has been observed for over 400 years — but the true story behind the holiday is far more grim. Thanksgiving is bad for a number of reasons.

Listeria is a foodborne illness that could be fatal for people at high risk. Here's the latest on listeria outbreaks in ice cream that you need to know.

Peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023 are part of a fruit recall due to listeria. One person died and 10 were hospitalized from the contaminated fruit.

During protests held at two famous New York City museums, protesters from Extinction Rebellion demanded that the museums take a stand against climate change.

The turkeys who the president pardons each Thanksgiving are treated to a fate better than the slaughterhouse — but it's still not ideal for the animals.

Orca whales near the Iberian Peninsula are sinking boats on purpose! Here's why they may have adopted this behavior, explained.

Following the tragic death of Ryder, a carriage horse, in August 2022, former carriage driver Ian McKeever has been charged with overdriving.

In 2023, a wildfire in Virginia dubbed the "Matts Creek wildfire" continues to burn and affect the air quality of the state. Here's what to know.

Kimba the lion escaped his enclosure at an Italian circus, prompting the town's mayor to call for circuses to end animal exploitation. Here's what happened to the escaped lion.

Stories are circulating the internet about a Mystic Monk Coffee scandal surrounding the brand and the Carmelite monks who produce it.

With a volcano expected to erupt in mid-November 2023, coastal residents in Iceland are fleeing and may lose their homes. Here's what we know.

Multiple pet food brands have recalled their products in 2023 due to possible salmonella contamination. Here's what you should know.

Thousands of cantaloupes were recalled first in September 2023, then November 2023 for possible salmonella contamination. Here's what to know.

Thanks to climate problems like drought and storms in Spain two years in a row, olive oil supplies are down and prices are up.

Farmers in Scotland were able to rescue Fiona the sheep who had been stranded at the bottom of a cliff for at least two years. Now some aren't happy about her new accommodations.

What could the green liquid coming from city sewers have been? Social media users found a likely explanation for a weird occurrence.

A gardener in Ontario, Canada, believes he has grown the world's largest zucchini. His giant vegetable measure 8 feet, 4.79 inches.

Shanya Gill, a sixth-grader, won a youth science award for her invention using thermal imaging to detect fires. Here's how it works.

In 2023, Tyson Foods recalled almost 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal was found in some patties. Here's what to know.

The Sankofa Centre is a multimedia library made of recycled plastic bottles, serving the children of Kokrobite, Ghana.

At least one child has died and others have been injured due to water bead toys like Orbeez. Now, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Orbeez by a group of parents.

Erin Patterson was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in the death cap mushroom poisoning case.

Standing at 7 feet 2 inches on his hind legs and weighing 252 pounds, Abu, a Turkish Malakli, is the U.K.'s biggest dog.

Lawrence Faucette has died, six weeks after receiving a pig heart transplant.

It wasn't the first time Alfredo Aliaga tackled the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike. However, at age 92, he may have set the record for the oldest person to complete the strenuous hike.

See the amazing photos of the house Maxine Sharples got in Liverpool for £1 and then renovated herself.

Bobi held the record for the world's oldest living dog — as well as the oldest dog to have ever lived — until his death in 2023.

A study revealed that metal space junk from inactive satellites, rockets, and other debris can be changing the Earth's atmosphere as it vaporizes upon reentry.

A lawsuit claims Panera should have warned consumers of its Charged Lemonade's caffeine content after a student died.

More cases of the tropical parasitic disease leishmaniasis are showing up in the U.S. Here are some pictures of leishmaniasis and signs to look for.

A new study shows that walking before surgery can help reduce post-operation complications. Here's what you should know.

People on the internet are giving themselves dimples with little contraptions called dimple makers. However, doctors warn that this could come with risks.

The quality and taste of beer is changing due to global warming's impact on the growing season for hops, the key ingredient to beer's taste.