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For more than a decade, raw sewage spills regularly plague the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers, and minimal efforts have been made to stop it.

We've highlighted some crucial LGBTQ environmental activists who have dedicated their lives to better the planet in every single way.

A parade of planets — six, in fact — will take over the night sky on June 3, 2024. Here's what you need to know about how to see it.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated a previous bottle water recall after more than a million bottles of water were recalled from store shelves.

The adorable shiba inu that inspired the "Doge" meme died at the age of 18 from natural causes. Here's what to know about the pup's legacy.

The Great Lakes region, which holds 95% of the nation's freshwater supply, tests positive for PFAS in the air, atmosphere, rain, and water.

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the "Doomsday" glacier for the catastrophe it will unleash if it melts, has been melting since the 1940s.

Video footage shows the moment a comet fragment flew over Spain and Portugal, lighting up the sky as it passed by.

California bill AB2491 wants to stop children under the age of 13 from shopping for certain skincare products.

Walmart's Great Value Brand is voluntarily recalling chia seeds due to possible salmonella contamination.

There are surprisingly many differences between coyotes vs. wolves. A rare wolf sighting in Nevada led experts to conduct DNA testing on a trio of coyotes.

Petco is coming under fire after a viral video on TikTok appears to show the retailer destroying dog beds instead of donating them to shelters.

People are upset at Goodr Sunglasses after jokes about drug abuse are posted, and later deleted, from the brand's social media accounts.

Three lawsuits have been leveled against chain restaurant Panera Bread after two deaths and one victim with "permanent" heart issues.

Calm's mental health screening tool can help you take the first step in prioritizing your mental well-being. Dr. Chris Mosunic tells Green Matters about the launch.

Findings claim toxic flame retardants added to seat foam and car components could be behind the "new car smell" car owners love.

After getting into a fight with another orangutan in the rainforest, Rakus was documented treating his own injuries.

Wild rhesus monkeys believed to be part of a group of transplants from the 1930s have been spotted in greater numbers in Florida.

Hormel is recalling Planters nuts sold by Dollar Tree and Publix stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina.

Depop sellers have been accused of removing tags from modern clothes purchased from Shein and similar manufactures so that they can pass them off as vintage.

University of Pittsburgh students weren't happy when retired U.S. Steel CEO John Surma gave the class of 2024's commencement address.

Although the Kentucky Derby is a widely celebrated holiday in the U.S., it unsurprisingly has a very dark and extensive history of horse abuse.

May Day, or May 1, is an annual holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. We dive into the holiday's origins and the best ways to celebrate.

What if I told you your favorite brie cheese might go extinct soon? Cheesemakers are struggling to keep some French cheeses from disappearing.

Equestrian Ashley Holzer has been called out over "trigger stacking" and abuse allegations when it comes to horseback riding.

Temu stands accused of loading its app with spyware and malware, deceiving users about data collecting.

Gerber among multiple companies facing legal action over heavy metals and perchlorate found in baby foods.

Attorneys are investigating whether they have enough evidence to file a class action lawsuit against Native over concerns that the products contain PFAS.

A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of residents of military base Camp Lejeune, who were exposed to carcinogens in the water between 1950 and 1980.

From first of it's kind legislation on PFAS to discovering new species, major progress has been made when it comes to climate change in 2024.

Climate change is behind torrential downpours and unusual flooding in the normally arid Dubai.

While sharks may sometimes be seen trailing cruise ships, they don't actually follow them across the ocean.

The EPA has announced a new standard when it comes to forever chemicals found in the nation's water supply.

Counterfeit Botox injections have lead to hospitalizations after patients developed a botulism-like illness across the country.

If you're looking to show your fur baby some love, celebrate National Pet Day by treating your cat or dog with these paw-dorable gifts.

Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. issued a voluntary recall of two of their hand sanitizer products after they were found to contain methanol.

A woman's death raises questions about the likelihood of human-elephant conflicts, which kill hundreds of people a year around the world.

The EWG has published the 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, with updated Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists, and we spoke exclusively with an EWG toxicologist to learn more.

A Shein customer has taken to social media after Shein customer service and the CDC denied her pleas for help. Here's what we know about the situation.

What is the Chicago River dyed with? Though the St. Patrick's Day tradition looks like an ecological disaster, it isn't actually bad for the environment.