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'MasterChef Ecuador' is currently facing controversy from conservationists and animal lovers alike, after chefs used wild and endangered species.

What is 1-bromopropane? For the first time in three decades, the chemical, which is found in dry cleaning, stain removers, adhesives and cleaners

About 8.5 million gallons of raw sewage were spilled in Southern California, which led to the emergency closing of several major beaches statewide.

KFC and Beyond Meat are now offering Beyond Fried Chicken, an entirely plant-based alternative, at all 4,000 KFCs in the U.S.

San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area are being slammed with floods because of king tides — here's what that means and why it's important.

The tequila splitfin is a fish that hails from Mexico. It went completely extinct in the wild a few years back, but now it's being reintroduced.

Researchers have already discovered plenty of new species in 2021.

In 2020, bird flu was confirmed in the U.K. and Europe. Now yet another outbreak has slammed Gailee, infecting thousands of chickens nationwide.

Habitat for Humanity is now using 3D-printing technology to build sustainable, concrete, 3D-printed houses in the U.S.

E.O. Wilson and Thomas Lovejoy both passed away over Christmas, and both left behind incredible scientific legacies.

What is coral bleaching? January 2022 could see the fourth coral bleaching event in seven years, which could leave devastating effects worldwide.

If your version of a holiday miracle is a celestial phenomenon, step outside and check out the Christmas comet, which will be visible on Dec. 25.

Gaza had endured relentless power outages, so home batteries seemed like a good solution. But it turns out they pose serious environmental risks.

Is the Navy poisoning Hawaii's drinking water? Those living in Oahu's military base have unfortunately been ingesting high levels of disel.

Is New Zealand imposing a smoking ban? Here's what you should know about the recent proposal, intended to improve environmental and human health.

Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX now lives in a prefabricated tiny house for his primary residence, costing the multibillionaire just $250 per month.

When will Comet Leonard be visible? The celestial phenomenon is taking place this month, so be prepared for the ultimate stargazing experience.

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is primarily due to the cattle ranching industry — and many fashion brands source leather from the Amazon.

White rhino populations have been plummeting for quite some time, though conservation efforts are still being made to repopulate them in Rwanda.

How many vaquitas are left? The marine mammal that's known as "the smiling panda of the sea" may soon be extinct, if conservation measures aren't taken.

What are nurdles used for? Although the plastic pellets have an equal environmental impact to oil spills, they are not considered hazardous.

Why is Japan releasing water from the 2011 Fukushima disaster into the Pacific Ocean? It could ultimately make for an environmental travesty.

India is suffering from major environmental and public health issues — as air pollution continues to skyrocket, the sky is being flooded with smog.

Why did storms in Egypt cause massive scorpion attacks? Hundreds of people were injured and at least three have been killed as of publication.

Who was Winter the dolphin and how old was she? The famous marine mammal starred in "Dolphin Tale" and lived in captivity, before she passed away.

This year’s Conference of the Parties will conclude on November 12. Next year’s conference will start November 7 and will take place in Egypt.

Historians are excited — yet terrified — that melting alpine glaciers are revealing previously buried WWI tunnels, and other artifacts from the time.

Obama’s COP26 speech focused on what action has been taken since the signing of the Paris Agreement six years ago, as well as on what action needs to be taken.

Comfort shoe company, Crocs, established a new program with online thrift store, thredUP, which encourages you to donate old clothes for store credit.

Researchers at several universities published a study on how Indigenous communities were forced to relocate to areas impacted by climate change.

Although travel between U.S. and Canada is allowed again, the northernmost North American country is banning coal shipments.

David Attenborough’s COP26 speech calls for climate action from those in power, and calls for hope from concerned folks.

The journey to save the California condor has been a long one, but scientists made an incredible discovery they may be able to reproduce asexually.

Why is Tropical Storm Wanda making history? Even though it isn't expected to hit land any time soon, it's making history for a devastating reason.

What is the environmental impact of a space launch? The environmental impact can vary based on the rocket, but the emissions can be incredibly high.

Unfortunately Turkey's Lake Tuz has officially dried up due to farming, and — you guessed it — climate change. Here's what we know right now.

Which Panda Express locations offer Beyond Orange Chicken? The fast food restaurant, famous for its Orange Chicken, is now offering a vegan version.

What is a nor'easter? The Eastern Seaboard is currently being slammed by a major storm that is unfortunately somewhat connected to climate change.

After hundreds of years of humans poaching the African elephant, the gorgeous creatures have started evolving without their iconic ivory tusks.

Are palm trees native to Florida? And are they actually trees? The Sunshine State may stop planting them for now, to do more to combat climate change.