Earth Overshoot Day Is 3 Weeks Late This Year, Due to the Coronavirus
Earth Overshot Day is three weeks late this year — which would be good news, if it was late for any reason other than the coronavirus pandemic.
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Michigan Has Finally Reached a Deal With Flint Water Crisis Victims
After years of controversy, it looks like the victims of the Flint water crisis will receive a settlement from the state of Michigan.
The Gulf of Mexico Is Preparing for Two Hurricanes to Collide — Here's What That Means
What happens if two hurricanes collide from opposite directions?
Day-Old Chicks Are Dying in the Mail by the Thousands Due to USPS Chaos
Baby chicks mailed to farmers via the USPS have been dying at unprecedented rates — but should we be mailing them in the first place?
People Are Noticing the Sky Has Been Yellow, and There's a Scientific Reason for It
Single-Use Face Masks Are Hurting Wildlife. Here's How to Dispose of Masks Safely
If you need to wear a single-use mask, here's how to throw it away safely.
Greta Thunberg Brings Climate Demands to Angela Merkel On 2-Year Anniversary of Her First Climate Strike
Greta Thunberg is celebrating the second anniversary of her first climate strike by bringing climate demands to Angela Merkel.
Young Americans Are the Biggest E-Waste Contributors — Here's How to Recycle Electronics
What Is the Iowa Derecho Storm? Everything You Need to Know + How to Help
A derecho storm slashed its way through Iowa, parts of Indiana, and parts of Illinois last week.
Are Concentrated Cleaning Refills the Future of Home Consumer Goods?
Concentrated cleaning refill tablets are a new wave in the cleaning industry.
Illegal Giraffe Trade in the U.S. Is Destroying the Global Giraffe Population
An increase in the international trade of giraffes to the U.S. has caused the global giraffe population to decrease by about 40 percent.
The Trump Administration OK'd Drilling for Oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Trump Administration green-lit drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which will be absolutely devastating for the environment.
Microplastics Detected in 100 Percent of Human Organs Sampled
Microplastics were detected in every single organ tested as part of a new study.
Prada Will No Longer Use Kangaroo Leather
Prada is officially phasing kangaroo leather out of all of its collections.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration Rollback of Law To Protect Migrant Birds
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration attempt to rewrite the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, allowing the killing of birds.
Kamala Harris’ Climate Platform: Where Does the VP Nominee Stand on Environmental Issues?
Kamala Harris is officially Joe Biden's pick for vice president — where does she stand on climate issues?
Mountain Valley Pipeline Extension Delayed Due to Environmental Concerns
The Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Extension Project has been delayed due to environmental concerns.
Celebrate World Elephant Day 2020: Seven Ways to Honor Elephants
Here's how to celebrate World Elephant Day.
Dolphin Stranded in Creek Returns to Ocean After Five-Hour Rescue Mission
A stranded dolphin was finally freed and returned to the open ocean after a five-hour rescue operation.
Baltimore Gas Line Explosion Kills 1, Injures 6 — What We Know
On Monday morning, a gas line in Baltimore suddenly exploded.