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Unfortunately, textile waste makes up a large portion of landfill trash. So, what should you do with old underwear? Here's how to donate old pairs.

Though the chances of getting fatally attacked by a shark are one in 3,748,067, the year 2023 has seen a handful of horrific incidents involving the apex predators.

A 400-pound pig was rescued after going on a multi-day crime spree in Aurora, Colorado. Here's the story about this adorable offender.

Formerly known as Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day is a federally-recognized holiday that honors Native Americans and shines a light on the unjust colonization of the U.S.

President Biden says he cannot stop construction on a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, as funds have already been allocated.

Over 100 dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest after extremely high temperatures. Thousands of fish have died as well.

We're delving into the history of the miraculous annual Fat Bear Week.

Newsflash: Your waste coffee grounds end up in landfills. RMIT researchers have figured out a way to turn waste coffee grounds into sustainable concrete.

Bears and humans don't mix, for good reason: here's everything you need to know about the bear attacks of 2023.

Connecticut Fish and Wildlife officials caught a 400-pound stingray in the Long Island Sound in September 2023. Here's what to know about the rare sighting.

Climate change is affecting water levels worldwide and impacting the flow of major rivers like the Jordan River. Here's a look into why water levels are so low.

Although Elon Musk has many controversial tech opinions, you may be surprised to learn that he is skeptical of artificial intelligence.

Bill Gates owns plenty of rich farmland, and that includes acres of potato farms — some of which supply McDonald's.

Claims are circulating that Microsoft founder Bill Gates supports chopping down 70 million acres of trees, but the truth is more complicated.

SoBe drinks, owned by PepsiCo, appear to have been discontinued, despite having a solid customer fanbase.

A viral video of two men attempting to "rescue" a python that is hanging from a window in Thane, India, may not be a rescue at all.

Lego, which promised to begin selling recycled plastic bricks by 2023, has dropped that plan. Here's an update on Lego's sustainability initiatives.

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson uses her social media channels to get her message out. But after her Instagram was shut down, people are wondering if it has to do with her feud with chef John Mountain.

A man claiming to be a former PetSmart employee is exposing alleged cruelty at the pet superstore.

What is green hydrogen? It may be a trendy new sustainable fuel, but how does it match up against blue hydrogen? Here's what to know.

Elon Musk's brain chip biotech company, Neuralink, is under fire for allegedly causing research monkey deaths.

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

President Joe Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps — here's everything you need to know.

Kraft Heinz has made a voluntary Kraft singles recall of over 83,000 cases of its processed cheese slices. Here's what customers should know.

Have you ever seen a fish get a CT scan? The internet is in love with a photo of an angelfish atop a wet sponge in the midst of a scan.

Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.

Parts of Disney World in Orlando were shut down on Sept. 18 due to a surprising visitor: a black bear! Here's what happened to the fuzzy park attendee.

PFAS are linked to ovarian cancer and other hormone-related cancers, a research study has found. Here are the details.

In London, a series of PETA protests included a woman posing as a sheep to demonstrate animal cruelty used for cashmere.

Have you ever seen a pig escapee traverse a busy highway? After falling off a transport truck, a scared piglet became the subject of a "highway hog rescue" mission.

More men are using Botox treatments than they have in years past, and we spoke with a plastic surgeon to learn more about the "Brotox" trend.

A Texas man has died after eating raw oysters, and his cause of death is reportedly vibriosis. What is the infection, and how did this happen?

When two activists staged a climate protest during a symphony performance at the Lucerne Festival, the conductor let them speak to the audience.

There are many possible reasons you may experience morning stomach discomfort.

Sewage contamination in Imperial Beach, Calif., is prompting officials there to ask for a state of emergency. Here's what to know about the crisis.

At a Coach fashion show for New York Fashion Week, two protestors made a bold statement against the cruel practice of leather production.

If you've ever wondered why the sky's natural blue hue sometimes appears yellow, there's a scientific explanation for it.

Animals are becoming nocturnal — just to avoid human interaction.

3M has reached an agreement to pay $6.01 billion to U.S. military service members and veterans over earplug lawsuits claiming hearing damage.

New Jersey officials are trying to catch an alligator last seen in Creighton Lake. The Middlesex alligator is still loose — here's what to know.