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Every year, March 22 marks World Water Day — here's what to know about the 2024 holiday, which is hosted by the United Nations.

The EWG has published the 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, with updated Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists, and we spoke exclusively with an EWG toxicologist to learn more.

A Shein customer has taken to social media after Shein customer service and the CDC denied her pleas for help. Here's what we know about the situation.

What is the Chicago River dyed with? Though the St. Patrick's Day tradition looks like an ecological disaster, it isn't actually bad for the environment.

The documentary 'I Could Never Go Vegan' explores the “leading reasons why people refuse to stop eating animals.”

Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters' investigative documentary 'Christspiracy' aims to expose the exploitative relationship between religion and animals.

Consumers are lodging another boycott against Kellogg's, after the CEO's controversial comments about the corporation's advertising campaign.

Rumors online have led people to believe Elon Musk bought XVideos. Here’s what you should know about where they came from, and why they aren’t true.

Elon Musk's connection to Quantum AI stems from a series of fabricated videos that circulated social media, and were allegedly part of a scam.

Are the new Tesla Cybertrucks prone to rusting? Though vehicle owners are furious, the stainless steel exterior itself is likely not rusting. Let's talk rust dust.

Vegan Women Summit 2024 — which is open to all genders — returns to Los Angeles for its fourth annual summit. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting event.

While some legislators are looking towards a ban on nicotine pouches like Zyn, others are passionate about keeping them available.

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

Regardless of what your game day plans are, these vegan versions of classic Super Bowl recipes will definitely make for a winning spread.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made clear his intention to launch three spy satellites, as well as increase the country's military activity overall, in 2024.

The cocoa industry is riddled with injustice. Here's our guide on how to seek out ethical, fair-trade chocolate.

Greta Thunberg joined in a major protest of the oil industry in London, where she was arrested — and subsequently cleared of public order offense.

Multiple pet food brands have recalled their products in 2023 and 2024 due to possible salmonella contamination. Here's what you should know.

Toyota issued a safety recall and "Do Not Drive" advisory for its Toyota Corolla 2003-2004 models. The recall is part of the massive recall involving Takata airbags.

Activists in Atlanta, Ga., locked themselves to construction equipment to halt work and demand that a contractor end work on "Cop City."

Two members of the French activist group Riposte Alimentaire threw soup on the Mona Lisa in a January 2024 protest. The Mona Lisa wasn't ruined in the incident.

After a successful embryo transfer on a southern white rhino, scientists hope IVF can save the northern white rhino from extinction.

Why do iguanas fall out of trees? In Florida, frozen iguanas drop unexpectedly from trees as they struggle to maintain body temperature.

A California woman was caught with a trunkful of Stanley cups after brazenly stealing them from a retail store. The theft is the latest in a Stanley cup craze that is reached absurdity.

Bioluminescent waves appeared in Southern California — here's what to know about dinoflagellate and how they make the ocean glow.

Stanley cup tumblers are all the rage right now, but some people don't see the appeal. Here are 16 hilarious Stanley cup memes that make show how ridiculous this trend is.

Amidst news that Arizona may soon legalize human composting, Recompose founder and CEO Katrina Spade discusses the importance of green death care with Green Matters.

Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing filed a lawsuit against Shein, accusing it of selling an "imitation" of its popular "Mary Poppins" bag.

The Starbucks Stanley cup released in early January sold out immediately, as consumers camped out and even got in fights over the limited edition tumbler.

our waste coffee grounds end up in landfills. RMIT researchers have figured out a way to turn waste coffee grounds into sustainable concrete.

After it was discovered that various Benny T’s Vesta Hot Sauce products contained an undeclared allergen, the FDA issued a voluntary recall.

Is glacier water safe to drink? In some places, its advised not to drink any water without filtration or purification. Here's what you should know.

Citing unnamed executives, board members, and his own public behavior, Elon Musk has been alleged to take everything from LSD to cocaine to marijuana.

Can you make a meme out of anything? Apparently, the answer is yes. Here are 15 bean memes to check out if you're a big fan of this legume.

In a historic measure after years of pressure from animal welfare organizations, South Korea has officially nixed the sale and production of dog meat.

When a British woman bought a unique brooch at an antique store in 1988, she had no idea it was worth anything. That is, until 35 years later.

Richard Brookman is thankful to be alive after a too-close encounter with a crocodile in Australia. Here's the rest of the harrowing tale.

Here's a look into some of the new and rare species discovered — or rediscovered — in 2023.

After Christmas, the Rockefeller Christmas tree is taken down from its spot in New York City — and its lumber is used for a virtuous cause.

An adorable 1,300-pound southern elephant seal nicknamed Neil the Seal has been wreaking havoc on coastal towns in Australia. His antics have made him an internet sensation.