Honeybees’ Lifespans Have Halved Since the 1970s, Even in CaptivityHoneybees live much shorter lives than they did in the 1970s — even in laboratories. Here's why.
New Zealand Looks to Lower Animal Farming Impact by Removing Methane From Cow BurpsNew Zealand is looking to lower the impact of animal farming by taking the methane out of cow burps using vaccines, selective breeding, and genetically modified feed.
Mexico’s New Climate Goals Involve Doubling Its Renewable Energy CapacityDuring COP27, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard met with climate envoy John Kerry to discuss Mexico's renewable energy goals.
Are Steam Cars Dangerous? Jay Leno Is Recovering From Injuries Following Serious AccidentWhat is a steam car? Former 'Tonight Show' host, Jay Leno, is recovering from serious burns following an accident in one of his steam-powered vehicles.
Fact Check: Is Iran Really Sentencing 15,000 Protesters to Death?This week, many celebrities and media organizations shared that Iran was sentencing 15,000 protesters to death. Is it true?
Al Gore Presents Climate TRACE's AI-Based Emissions Data on 70,000 Polluters at COP27Climate TRACE, which Al Gore is a founding member of, has published new data identifying more than 70,000 polluting sites.
Who Founded Just Stop Oil, the Civil Resistance Climate Group Throwing Soup at Art?Who owns Just Stop Oil, and what exactly is the climate activist group’s mission?
Climate Activists Barricade Airports in 13 Countries, Demanding Governments Ban Private Jets Protests in over a dozen countries this week focused on asking world leaders to ban private jets.
Herschel Walker's Climate Policies: Are the Candidate's Controversial Remarks on Trees for Real?What are Herschel Walker’s climate change policies like? And is he right about the world already having enough trees?
COP27 Is Serving Lab-Grown Meat — Though the Rest of the Menu Is Causing ControversyLab-grown meat is being served at COP27 for the first time, but the conference has been accused of greenwashing for serving animal products, too.
Where to Get Beyond Meat's Chicken Nuggets and Popcorn Chicken, to Fulfill Your Childhood DreamsWhether you're vegan or if you simply prefer to eat plant-based every now and then, Beyond Meat's chicken nuggets are now available at select stores.
Though Its Population Is Small, Tuvalu Is Being Ravaged by Climate ChangeEven though Tuvalu has one of the smallest populations worldwide, the tiny island is being ravaged by climate change.
The Monarch Butterfly Annual Migration Has Started — Where They Go, and How to Help ThemMonarch butterflies are on their annual migration from the U.S. to Mexico — but where do they go, why are they endangered, and how can we save them?
Al Gore Kicks Off COP27 — and So the Greenwashing From World Leaders BeginsAl Gore's COP27 opening remarks called out heads of state for their inaction on climate change.
EWG Detects "Forever Chemicals" in Pet Food BagsA new report has detected PFAS in pet food bags, leaving pet parents concerned about how this may affect their dogs and cats.
Maryland School District to Receive a Massive E-Bus Fleet and E-Bus Charging StationShortly after it was announced that several school districts were receiving e-buses, a Maryland school is receiving a massive e-bus fleet and charging station.
Shooting Paintball Guns at Dutch Wolves Could Actually Protect Them, in the Long RunWhy are Dutch wolves being scared off with paintball guns? While it sounds counter-intuitive, it may ultimately protect the wolves from being culled.
How to Vote on the Environmental Bond Act Ballot Proposal in New YorkThe Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs, Environmental Bond Act will be a ballot proposal in New York this November.
'Potter' Fans Place Socks at Dobby's Gravesite — but They Put Wildlife at RiskDobby’s gravesite in Wales has gotten a bit out of hand, with Potterheads leaving socks at the grave — which officials are calling an environmental hazard.
Emma Chamberlain, Lizzo, and Other Celebs Who Ate Vegan on ‘Hot Ones’Who ate vegan on ‘Hot Ones’? A number of people have opted for plant-based wings on the competitive eating series.
Yes, There Are Glaciers in Africa — Though They May Soon DisappearAre there glaciers in Africa? While the continent may be thought of as warm or tropical, it's actually been home to several glaciers, though they may soon disappear.
November's Beaver Blood Moon Is Also a Total Lunar Eclipse: How to WatchThe Beaver Blood Moon, which is the full moon for November 2022, is coming up — and it's also a total lunar eclipse.
The Qatar World Cup Controversies, From the Environmental Impact to Anti-LGBTQ Laws (Exclusive)The Qatar World Cup’s environmental impact and ethical issues presented by the country’s laws regarding homosexuality have made many reluctant to support the tournament.
To Evade Poachers, Rhinos May Be Evolving to Have Shorter HornsAlthough rhinoceroses have lived with large horns for many years, scientists believe their horns may be shrinking to adapt to survive poachers.
On the Bright Side, Climate Change Is Creating More RainbowsEven though climate change is making our planet uglier in every way possible, it could contribute to the appearance of more rainbows.
New Report Finds Startling Emissions Gaps Between Wealthy and Poor The UN's Emissions Gap Report found that the chances of us staying on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement are pretty abysmal.
Los Angeles Can Expect More Floods in Coming Years, According to a New ReportWhy are flash floods becoming more common in Los Angeles, Calif.? Even though the city faces ongoing droughts, aging infrastructure may cause problems.
New Documentary 'I Could Never Go Vegan' Explores Why So Many Feel That Way The new documentary 'I Could Never Go Vegan' explores the “leading reasons why people refuse to stop eating animals.”
Tropical Storm Lisa to Close Out the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonTropical Storm Lisa is closing out the 2022 hurricane season. After forming in the Caribbean Sea, it's expected to make a path through Central America.
From Drake to Leonardo DiCaprio, These Celebs Have Made Sustainable Investments (Updates)Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular as we look for more ways to support the planet, and these celebrities have done their part.
A Shuttered St. Croix Oil Refinery Is Currently at Risk of ExplodingA St. Croix oil refinery, called Limetree Bay, closed in 2021. But chemical releases continued sickening locals, and it's now at risk of explosion.
Greta Thunberg Announces She Won’t Go to COP27 Due to GreenwashingGreta Thunberg will not be at COP27 this year, as she believes the conference is greenwashing.
Leftist, Pro-Environment Candidate Lula Seeks to Unseat Bolsonaro as Brazil's Next PresidentWith the 2022 Brazil election for president around the corner in the South American country, many are curious to learn more about Bolsonaro’s competitor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Russian Missiles Severely Damage Ukraine Power System — but the War Is Enabling a Clean Energy TransitionRecently, Russia began sending missile strikes straight into Ukraine energy infrastructure, destroying grids and causing power outages.
While Animal Abuse Plagues the Meat Industry, It’s Rampant in the Pork IndustryWhile animal abuse is a major problem in the meat and livestock industry, it's particularly prevalent in the pork industry.
Kamala Harris Introduces Over 2,000 Electric School Buses to Public Schools NationwideKamala Harris announced on Oct. 26 that the Biden administration is allocating money for more than 2,000 electric school buses nationwide.
Are Emperor Penguins Endangered? The Species Is Now Protected by the ESAAre Emperor penguins endangered? The species is now protected by the Endangered Species Act, according to an announcement made earlier this week.
Where Does Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Stand on Climate Change?What are Rishi Sunak’s climate change policies? Here's how he compares to Liz Truss.
Climate Change Takes a Nasty Toll on Bird Migration, Studies ShowHow does climate change affect bird migration? There are several factors that impact bird migration, amid the ongoing climate crisis.
India’s First Solar-Powered Village Provides Thousands of Residents With Renewable EnergyWhile U.S. policymakers struggle to transition communities to renewable energy, the Indian village of Modhera is now entirely solar-powered.
Step Outside to Catch the Partial Solar EclipseTake a moment to look up at the sky today — depending on where you are, you may be able to catch a look at the 2022 partial solar eclipse.
Only 4.7 Percent of Plastic Was Recycled in the U.S. in 2021, Greenpeace Report FindsDoes plastic get recycled? A Greenpeace report found that 2021 recycling rates in the U.S. were abysmal.
Kalamazoo River Wastewater Leak Results in a No-Contact Order for Michigan ResidentsA no-contact order was issued to Kalamazoo, Mich. residents after 2,000 gallons of waste leaked into the body of water.
New Jersey’s Climate Change Lawsuit Presses Charges Against Major Oil CompaniesThe state of New Jersey is now pressing charges against five major oil companies, for failing to warn the public about the effects of climate change.
Fracking Caused Daily Earthquakes at U.K. Excavation Site, New Data ShowsAfter being relegalized in the U.K., new data shows fracking triggered daily earthquakes at excavation sites in 2018 and 2019.
Knuckle Bump Farms' Emmanuel the Emu Has Contracted Avian Flu — What We KnowEmmanuel the emu is the avian flu’s latest victim. Here are the latest updates.
Alaska’s Snow Crab Populations Diminished By Almost 88 Percent In Just Three YearsWhy have snow crab been missing from Alaskan waters? Experts suspect populations have diminished thanks to to overfishing and climate change.
Shein Launches Its Own Resale Platform — but Is It Just Greenwashing?Shein Exchange is a new online peer-to-peer resale platform for used Shein items — but environmentalists are skeptical.
Banking App That Tracks Environmental Impact Receives BacklashAn Australian banking app can supposedly track its users' environmental impact — but is it just a hypocritical form of greenwashing?
Sweden, One of the Eco-Friendliest Countries, Scraps Its Ministry of the EnvironmentSweden, one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world, has officially scrapped its Ministry of the Environment — thanks to the new government.