CEO of Electric Airplane Company Gives Insight Into the Future of E-viation (Exclusive)Green Matters was able to speak with the CEO of electric airplane company, MagniX, to discuss the foreseeable future of electric flying, or e-viation.
Deciding on a New Car? Look Out for These Eco-Friendly Car Features Although an electric vehicle (EV) is the most sustainable type of car, there are many eco-friendly car features to look out when you're car shopping.
Dunkin' Is Releasing Over 40 Vegan Doughnuts — Where and When You Can Get Them (UPDATES)Global doughnut chain, Dunkin', is about to release over 40 vegan doughnut flavors — here's where and when you'll be able to taste them for yourself.
Show Your Fur Baby Love By Celebrating National Pet Day This WeekendIf you're looking to show your fur baby some love, celebrate National Pet Day this weekend by treating your cat or dog with these paw-dorable gifts.
La Soufrière Volcano Erupted on the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent St. Vincent's La Soufrière volcano erupted, leading to residents of the Caribbean island to evacuate. Here's what to know about the natural disaster.
Oil Companies Continue to Drill, Pollute, and Endanger Native Lands — But Why?Why do oil companies drill on native lands? New Mexico's Navajo Nation was flooded with crude oil in 2019, causing explosions and pollution.
Hospitals Have a High Environmental Impact — That's Why Many Are Working to Curb EmissionsLong before the pandemic, hospitals have been notorious for having high environmental impacts — that's why many are working to lower their impact.
How Scientists Are Saving Grasslands With Ghost PeppersResearchers in Montana are coating seeds with ghost pepper powder to keep deer mice away as native plants return to the grasslands.
In 2020, U.K. Water Companies Dumped Shocking Amounts of Sewage Into Rivers England's environmental agency discovered water companies had dumped sewage into fresh river water 400,000 times in 2020, equal to about three million hours.
Planned Obsolescence Exposed at Apple and Microsoft, in Light of New French RegulationsPlanned obsolescence is what keeps tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung in business.
Google Maps Now Encouraging Users to Opt For Greener Transportation Options On Tuesday, March 30, Google Maps launched an eco-friendly initiative to encourage users to take green transit options and show environmental impact.
Tips and Tricks to Make Sure You're Washing Dishes SustainablyDepending on how you wash your dishes, you might unknowingly be wasting water and using unsafe products — here are some sustainable dishwashing tips.
Plant-Based Lunch Ideas, From Some of Our Favorite Vegan Foodies (Exclusive)If meal prepping is what gets you through the week, we've spoken to a few of our favorite vegan foodies for plant-based lunch recipes and ideas.
California Is Gearing Up for a Bad Drought — How Does Climate Change Fit In?Why exactly is a drought about to hit California, and does climate change cause droughts?
Here's Why So Many Jellyfish Beach Themselves Every SummerWhile strolling along the beach, you've likely noticed clusters of jellyfish littered along the shore — here's why they wash up onto shore in mass quantities.
Kenneth Cole, Ellen Tracy, and More Than a Dozen Other Brands Ban FurGlobal Brands Group just announced that it will no longer be selling fur via any of its brands.
Manatee County, Florida's Piney Point Reservoir Is an Environmental DisasterWhat is happening in Florida's Piney Point Reservoir? Manatee County has declared a state of emergency, due to fears of a toxic chemical leak.
Crack Open a Sustainable Beer, for National Beer DayApril 7 happens to be National Beer Day, and to honor our favorite hoppy drink, we've rounded up a list of our favorite sustainable beers.
Vermont Has Protected 1.3 Million Acres of Land to Help Wildlife FlourishVermont has protected one third of the land required to support ecological function across the state.
Jane Fonda on How Civil Disobedience Can "Align Your Body With Your Deepest Values"Jane Fonda opened up to Elle about Fire Drill Fridays, civil disobedience, and more.
April the Giraffe Passes Away at 20April the Giraffe has passed away at the age of 20, after a long life filled with delighting internet users around the globe.
Rainforest Destruction Surged in 2020, at 12 Percent Increase From 2019Rainforest destruction increased by 12 percent from 2019 to 2020, with a total of 12.2 million hectares of tree cover being wiped out in 2020.
We Can Completely Revitalize the World’s Oceans by 2050, New Study FindsOceans could once again flourish in 2050 — if we make the effort.
Does My Pet Need Reiki? A Specialist Explains the Benefits of Treatment (Exclusive)Does my pet need reiki? Green Matters spoke to an animal reiki specialist by phone to discuss why it could be useful, the process, and benefits.
Produce Stickers: Are They Edible or Biodegradable?Are produce stickers edible? As an avid fruit and vegetable consumer, you've most likely eaten a sticker or two accidentally — does it matter?
These Car Companies Are Going All-ElectricSeveral car companies have pledged to fully transition to electric energy within the next few years — check out which are going green, below.
7 Clean Hand Sanitizers With Safe and Natural IngredientsSeveral major hand sanitizer brands tested for high levels of carcinogens — but these clean hand sanitizer brands boast all-natural ingredients.
What Started the Nepal Fires? Here's What's Happening in the South Asian CountryWhat started Nepal's fires? The South Asian country is currently in flames — and covered in smog and smoke — after a particularly tough dry season.
Are California Condors Still Endangered? The Predatory Bird Is Making a ComebackAlthough the California condor's numbers had been dwindling for about a century, the iconic and majestic bird is making a comeback in population size.
‘Seaspiracy’: 8 Major Takeaways About the Fishing Industry From the Netflix Doc'Seaspiracy' just hit Netflix, and the documentary exposes various environmental and human rights injustices in the fishing industry.
Let's Get It On — Various Studies Show That a Vegan Diet May Increase FertilityDoes a vegan diet increase fertility? Various studies shows that abiding by a vegan or animal-free diet may increase your chances of conception.
Good News — The U.S. Bald Eagle Population Is Making a Comeback The bald eagle had been endangered, but it was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007 — now the population is re-growing.
Formerly Homeless Man Moves Into the First 3D-Printed Tiny HomeA previously homeless man is the first person to live in a 3D-printed tiny house, built by ICON and New Story.
Why Does the Sky Turn Green Before a Tornado?Why does the sky turn green before a tornado? Do green skies really mean a tornado is coming?
Corona Rolls Out Biodegradable Six-Packs Made From Barley WasteCorona is rolling out biodegradable six-pack packaging that's made from barley, which is composed of waste from the beer-making process.
"Lights Out Philly" Is Philadelphia's New Initiative to Protect Migrating BirdsA new initiative called "Lights Out Philly" is protecting migrating birds in Philadelphia by turning off unnecessary lights that could be hazardous.
The Evolution of Greta ThunbergHow did Greta Thunberg go from quiet teenager to internationally famous climate activist? Here's a look at her past few years.
Sustainable Easter Baskets, Candy, Eggs, and MoreIf you're celebrating Easter this year, make sure to keep things sustainable with recyclable and biodegradable baskets, eggs, candy and more.
Biden May Allocate $1 Trillion to Fighting Climate Change, Under Proposed Economic PlanPresident Joe Biden and his advisers are preparing to unveil a $3 trillion dollar economic plan in Congress, part of which would fight the climate crisis.
We're Dreaming of a Green Christmas — Sustainable Holiday Tips From an Expert (Exclusive)Although the holiday season can be notoriously wasteful, we exclusively spoke with World Centric's Lauren Olson for sustainable holiday tips.
Sharks May Be Able to Restore Habitats Damaged by Climate Change — But They're Dying OutHow are sharks curbing climate change? Studies show the endangered deep sea creatures are effectively restoring eco-systems damaged by global warming.
Ignore Pandemic Fat-Shaming — And Follow These Body Positive Instagram Accounts InsteadFat-shaming headlines and posts about combatting quarantine weight are everywhere — so instead, follow these body positive Instagram accounts.
Shop These Sustainable Asian American-Owned Businesses To support Asian American communities across the country, shop from these sustainable Asian American-owned businesses.
How "Forever Chemicals" Are Affecting Fertility, Sperm Count, and Even Penis SizeToxic forever chemicals are affecting human fertility, sperm count, sexual satisfaction and desire, and even penis size.
Eco-Friendly Picnic Supplies For Sustainable, Socially-Distant OutingsA fun, outdoor springtime activity (that can be done socially-distanced!) is a picnic — so, we've rounded up our favorite eco-friendly supplies.
Vegan Fungi "Leather" Is Expected to Hit Adidas' and Stella McCartney's Shelves by 2021Adidas and other brands will be offering vegan "leather" products made of fungi, making them more sustainable than most manmade vegan leathers.
Endangered Whale Species Welcomed a Record 18 Calves This SeasonThis calving season has been the most successful for the North Atlantic right whale since 2013, with 18 newborns spotted as of mid-March 2021.
Donate to These Asian American Charities to Support Communities NationwideShow your support right now for Asian American communities in light of the recent Atlanta, Ga. shooting, and donate to these Asian American charities.
What Is the Paris Agreement? Everything You've Been Wondering About the Landmark Climate AccordThe Paris Agreement is an important agreement signed by countries all around the globe in 2016 — here's what it entails.
Greta Thunberg's School Climate Strike: What You Need to KnowTeenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg has traveled the world in the name of stopping the current climate crisis, but did she drop out of high school to do it? Find out if 18-year-old Thunberg is in school in 2021.