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What is causing the heat waves in the Pacific Northwest? Washington and Oregon's latest heat waves are connected to the effects of global warming.

On Thursday, June 24, President Joe Biden settled on an infrastructure deal with a group of U.S. senators that strengthens roads and buildings.

A new U.K. law will prevent zoos from keeping elephants in captivity.

Ecocide now has a legal definition — and experts hope it will soon be recognized as a crime by the ICC.

The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to plant an Olympic Forest across Mali and Senegal, as part of the Great Green Wall initiative.

If you're celebrating the first day of summer, welcome the warm weather and celebrate the sunniest season of the year, by practicing these rituals.

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.

Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

Activist Sharon Lavigne ran a ground-breaking grassroots campaign in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, to prevent the construction of a plastic plant.

PFAS-free makeup brands are out there — and it could be a good idea to support them, since forever chemicals have been found in more than half of U.S. and Canada's makeup.

What is vegan spider silk? Packaging is one of the leading contributors to planet Earth's waste, so scientists are looking to this sustainable material.

Are bees still endangered? Although bee conservation efforts may have taken a backseat, they're still struggling, as climate change rages on.

The 2009 "Climategate" scandal is being revisited in a new BBC1 TV movie called 'The Trick' — here's what you can expect from the upcoming film.

'Picture a Scientist' on Netflix challenges gender issues in the science community — here's a look into the three women scientists that star in the documentary.

Lorde has released the first single off her upcoming album of the same name, “Solar Power” — and it's inspired by the environment.

Popular cooking competition series, 'Hell's Kitchen,' finally has a vegan chef, and we caught up with her to discuss the challenges she faces.

What is foraging? Green Matters caught up with Pat Ahern from Baldor Specialty Foods about the increasingly popular practice of foraging.

NBA star, Amar'e Stoudemire, grew up with parents in the agriculture industry — and now his farm has a stand coming to Union Square Farmers Market.

Is Starbucks allowing reusable cups? The coffee chain's discount program is finally back, after it was temporarily abolished due to the pandemic.

The Keystone XL pipeline has officially been canceled. 

It's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.

Although less human activity during the pandemic did wonders for the environment, carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere are now at its highest.

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

Khloé Kardashian rant about single-use water bottles went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Green Matters caught up with 15-year-old Netflix star, Symera Jackson, on her "Green Routine," in which she detailed her sustainable lifestyle.

World Oceans Day is coming up on June 8, and we're getting ready to celebrate by raising awareness for serious issues the ocean faces regularly.

Keeping your dog's teeth clean can be difficult — especially if it involves a toothbrush. But, there are other ways to make sure their mouths stay fresh.

Electric vehicle drivers may be looking forward to full Tesla rest stops after Elon Musk filed a trademark application for restaurant services.

What is a dead zone? The natural phenomena have been occurring for millions of years, but studies now show they may be getting increasingly worse.

Estonia is banning fur farming nationwide — five years from now, all fur farms across the country must be completely shut down. 

If you're looking to make sure your dog doesn't bark when you're not home, we spoke to an expert on managing your pup's separation anxieties.

What is the H10N3 Bird Flu? A 41-year-old man in the Jiangsu province of China was just reported to have contracted the first confirmed human case.

What is it like to foster a dog? I wrote about the experience of getting a foster dog first-hand, as a new but current foster dog parent.

Icelandic Provisions has just released a vegan skyr, and the company claims to be the first to sell a non-dairy skyr in the U.S.

Why isn't some beer fully plant-based? We're diving into the strange reason why some can't sport the vegan label, and our favorite plant-based varieties.

In Florida, deathly algal blooms are set to kill a record breaking number of manatees in 2021 compared to year's past — here's what's causing it.

If you — like many others — are planning to host a cookout on Memorial Day weekend, these are the best plant-based burgers for grilling.

What is the Recycle Coach App? The app informs consumers of local recycling policies, and we spoke with a rep about the problems with recycling.

What is dicamba? Trump's Environmental Protection Agency had been aware of the threats of the herbicide, but re-approved its use in 2018 anyway.

NBA Nets center, DeAndre Jordan, is now hosting his own plant-based cooking series called 'Cooking Clean.'