<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Green Matters > Politics & Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about how government policy impacts the climate. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy</link><image><url>https://www.greenmatters.com/logo.png</url><title>Green Matters &gt; Politics &amp; Policy</title><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:16:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Pollution May Be Responsible for Thousands of Deaths a Year in This U.S. City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The study also believes that the pollution caused cognitive issues.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/pittsburgh-pollution-deaths</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/pittsburgh-pollution-deaths</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:57:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/wOaQMp8tB/0x0/pittsburgh-pollution-deaths-1-1774547545126.jpg"/><media:credit>Yuhan Du/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Pollution May Be Responsible for Thousands of Deaths a Year in This U.S. City</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did You Have a Lot of Medical Expenses? Save Your Receipts Because They May Be Tax Deductible ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprescription medications like certain over-the-counter products are not tax-deductible.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/can-you-claim-medical-expenses-on-taxes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/can-you-claim-medical-expenses-on-taxes</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:53:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/TJM-bzFms/0x0/medical-expenses-claim-taxes-1772229104624.jpeg"/><media:credit>Unsplash+</media:credit><media:description>Did You Have a Lot of Medical Expenses? Save Your Receipts Because They May Be Tax Deductible </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Claims Voter ID Is Overwhelmingly Popular — Why Are Democrats So Against It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act despite Democrat opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-are-democrats-against-voter-id</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-are-democrats-against-voter-id</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:12:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/wYvwhUoJX/0x0/why-are-democrats-against-voter-id-0-1770915457597.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>Trump Claims Voter ID Is Overwhelmingly Popular — Why Are Democrats So Against It?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Announces Intent To Drive Housing Prices Up]]></title><description><![CDATA["I don’t want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up."]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-drive-housing-prices-up</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-drive-housing-prices-up</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:12:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SdmfwtpPr/0x0/trump-drive-housing-prices-up-0-1770060334940.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>President Donald Trump Announces Intent To Drive Housing Prices Up</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok’s Changing Terms of Service Has People Cutting Ties With the App]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily deletions of the app are up 150 percent. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/technology/why-is-everyone-deleting-tiktok</link><guid 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isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/what-is-the-whole-milk-for-healthy-kids-act</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:25:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/c3PRcc9yL/0x0/what-is-the-whole-milk-for-healthy-kids-act-1-1768838329053.png"/><media:credit>An vision/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>The Whole Milk for Health Kids Act of 2025 Promises Kids More Choices in School</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did You Know Formaldehyde Is Still Used in Hair Products?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA is working on a proposal to remove them.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/formaldehyde-in-hair-products</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/formaldehyde-in-hair-products</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:46:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GXlLJO2wN/0x0/formaldehyde-in-hair-products-2-1767901812304.jpg"/><media:credit>Marilia Castelli/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Did You Know Formaldehyde Is Still Used in Hair Products?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Caused the Devastation That Plagues the Aral Sea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The waterway lies in the middle of a desert. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/nature/what-happened-to-the-aral-sea</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/nature/what-happened-to-the-aral-sea</guid><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:12:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/KHSExU71j/0x0/what-happened-to-the-aral-sea-1-1767382440699.png"/><media:credit>Patrick Schneider/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>What Caused the Devastation That Plagues the Aral Sea?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trump Administration Continues To Propose Changes to the Endangered Species Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of the Interior proposed four rule changes in November.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-endangered-species-act</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-endangered-species-act</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:26:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/oBshiisXa/0x0/trump-endangered-species-act-0-1766429240382.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>The Trump Administration Continues To Propose Changes to the Endangered Species Act</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Have ACA, Here’s Why Health Insurance Is Going Up in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA["I can’t keep my two adult kids on my policy anymore."]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-is-health-insurance-going-up-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-is-health-insurance-going-up-in-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:48:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/4vBo6xqaQ/0x0/why-is-health-insurance-going-up-in-2026-0-1765820175269.jpg"/><media:credit>Unsplash+</media:credit><media:description>If You Have ACA, Here’s Why Health Insurance Is Going Up in 2026</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco To Face a Major MAGA Boycott — Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump supporters are ditching their memberships and selling stocks.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-is-maga-boycotting-costco</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-is-maga-boycotting-costco</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:14:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/_zLtqKxLY/0x0/why-is-maga-boycotting-costco-1-1764798752403.jpg"/><media:credit>Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Costco To Face a Major MAGA Boycott — Here&apos;s Why</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The CDC Changes Its Website: Uncertainty As to Whether or Not Vaccines Cause Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move aligns with RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/cdc-website-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/cdc-website-changes</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:19:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/7uMC4H5M1/0x0/cdc-website-changes-0-1763675089486.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>The CDC Changes Its Website: Uncertainty As to Whether or Not Vaccines Cause Autism</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama Bought Two Homes Since Leaving the White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Obamas famous neighbors include Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, Spike Lee, and Carly Simon.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/where-does-barack-obama-live-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/where-does-barack-obama-live-now</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:55:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/_tPU6MARA/0x0/where-does-barack-obama-live-1763484762920.jpeg"/><media:credit>Instagram</media:credit><media:description>Barack Obama Bought Two Homes Since Leaving the White House</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s the Deal With America’s MAHA Moms Movement? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The movement is drawing a lot of criticism from health experts. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/maha-moms-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/maha-moms-movement</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:23:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/cGC0o_3Ev/0x0/maha-moms-1763130645773.jpeg"/><media:credit></media:credit><media:description>What’s the Deal With America’s MAHA Moms Movement? </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[JFK’s Grandson Is Running for Congress — What Are Jack Schlossberg’s Politics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schlossberg is seeking to replace Jerry Nadler in Manhattan’s 12th District.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/jack-schlossberg-political-party</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/jack-schlossberg-political-party</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:29:09 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/dS_nNOCLH/0x0/jack-schlossberg-political-party-0-1762975059579.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>JFK’s Grandson Is Running for Congress — What Are Jack Schlossberg’s Politics?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact Check: Does Obama Really Get Royalties for Obamacare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama in 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/does-obama-get-royalties-for-obamacare</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/does-obama-get-royalties-for-obamacare</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:26:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/VX5x3pBqO/0x0/does-obama-get-royalties-for-obamacare-1-1762800061327.jpg"/><media:credit>The Mega Agency</media:credit><media:description>Fact Check: Does Obama Really Get Royalties for Obamacare?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was President Donald Trump Wearing a Catheter During a Public Appearance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internet users have been preoccupied with President Trump's bulge.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-catheter-bag-rumor</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-catheter-bag-rumor</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:47:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/oXJdt5FeL/0x0/trump-catheter-bag-rumor-0-1762192334305.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>Was President Donald Trump Wearing a Catheter During a Public Appearance?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read Some of Greta Thunberg’s Most Biting Responses to Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greta Thunburg has a long history of clapping back at the president. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-has-greta-thunberg-said-about-trump</link><guid 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isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/arkansas-soybean-farmers-asking-for-help</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:31:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/bmy1Y-eP9/0x0/arkansas-soybean-farmers-asking-for-help-0-1757442714311.jpg"/><media:credit>Expert-Two8524/Reddit</media:credit><media:description>Struggling Arkansas Soybean Farmers Are Asking President Donald Trump for Help</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fires CDC Director: What Is Susan Monarez’s Political Party?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monarez was said to be fired for not being aligned with President Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/susan-monarez-political-party</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/susan-monarez-political-party</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:33:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GC1P8_dIV/0x0/susan-monrez-political-party-1756399018589.jpg"/><media:credit>X</media:credit><media:description>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fires CDC Director: What Is Susan Monarez’s Political Party?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bill Was Introduced To Have President Trump’s Likeness Carved Into Mount Rushmore]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill was introduced in January 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-mount-rushmore-bill</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-mount-rushmore-bill</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:56:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/ehhaxQJJ9/0x0/trump-mount-rushmore-bill-0-1756231955939.jpg"/><media:credit>Stephen Walker/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>A Bill Was Introduced To Have President Trump’s Likeness Carved Into Mount Rushmore</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There Is a Reason the Presidential Fitness Test Ended, but It's Coming Back ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts call the test a "relic of the Cold War era." ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/why-did-the-presidential-fitness-test-end</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/why-did-the-presidential-fitness-test-end</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:52:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/wjS6OVcQF/0x0/why-did-the-presidential-fitness-test-end-1-1754076537279.png"/><media:credit>Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>There Is a Reason the Presidential Fitness Test Ended, but It&apos;s Coming Back </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact Check: Can American Citizens Seek Asylum in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. citizens have sought asylum in Italy, Germany, France, Mexico, Brazil, and Costa Rica.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/is-canada-offering-asylum-to-us-citizens</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/is-canada-offering-asylum-to-us-citizens</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:09:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/jrtJLU8rD/0x0/is-canada-offering-asylum-to-us-citizens-1-1751395931901.png"/><media:credit>Richard Main/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Fact Check: Can American Citizens Seek Asylum in Canada?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Many Naturalized U.S. Citizens Are There, and Are They Really Being Deported?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naturalized U.S. citizens are legal Americans by law.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/how-many-naturalized-us-citizens-are-there</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/how-many-naturalized-us-citizens-are-there</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:25:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/vO4a7BSU2/0x0/how-many-naturalized-us-citizens-are-there-0-1751381682779.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>How Many Naturalized U.S. Citizens Are There, and Are They Really Being Deported?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are the Details of Governor DeSantis’s Florida Everglades Restoration Project?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. DeSantis has sights set on water quality improvements and an immigrant detention center.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/desantis-florida-everglades-restoration-project</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/desantis-florida-everglades-restoration-project</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:06:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/r8KpkVweJ/0x0/ron-desantis-everglades-1751306720869.jpeg"/><media:credit>Instagram</media:credit><media:description>What Are the Details of Governor DeSantis’s Florida Everglades Restoration Project?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump Really Ban Americans From Leaving the Country?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid escalating global tensions, travel may be dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/did-trump-ban-americans-from-leaving-the-country</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/did-trump-ban-americans-from-leaving-the-country</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:23:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/NSdQZVd5y/0x0/did-trump-ban-americans-from-leaving-the-country-0-1750689347117.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump Really Ban Americans From Leaving the Country?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dutch Government Collapsed — Here’s What It Means and What the Ramifications May Be]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prepare for a rocky road ahead for the Dutch government.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/dutch-government-collapses-meaning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/dutch-government-collapses-meaning</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:02:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/R4mkRcn7k/0x0/dutch-government-collapses-meaning-0-1749151378919.jpg"/><media:credit>Paul Einerhand/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>The Dutch Government Collapsed — Here’s What It Means and What the Ramifications May Be</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does 'No Tax on Tips' Mean? Exploring the Ramifications of the Recently Passed Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality workers, rejoice!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-does-no-tax-on-tips-mean</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-does-no-tax-on-tips-mean</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:21:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/O9jEKzZU3/0x0/what-does-no-tax-on-tips-mean-0-1747853490668.jpg"/><media:credit>Ronak Ramnani/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>What Does &apos;No Tax on Tips&apos; Mean? Exploring the Ramifications of the Recently Passed Bill</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The FDA Will Restrict Who Can Receive COVID Vaccines in 2025 and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA["Changes like this will lead to more unnecessary deaths."]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/covid-vaccines-fda-limit-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/covid-vaccines-fda-limit-2025</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:08:41 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/FW3rU_gC4/0x0/covid-vaccines-fda-limit-2025-0-1747836420620.jpg"/><media:credit>Braňo/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>The FDA Will Restrict Who Can Receive COVID Vaccines in 2025 and Beyond</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Signed an Executive Order on Drug Prices — Here's What It Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[The untenable prices on medications may receive some relief.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-executive-order-drug-price</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/trump-executive-order-drug-price</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:55:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Gj9VOS2PT/0x0/trump-executive-order-drug-price-0-1747066767288.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>President Donald Trump Signed an Executive Order on Drug Prices — Here&apos;s What It Means</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Casey Means a Doctor? Details on the Alleged Grifter and Surgeon General Nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your views on Dr. Means are likely influenced by party affiliation.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/is-casey-means-a-doctor</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/is-casey-means-a-doctor</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:39:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Lr9zKcOm2/0x0/is-casey-means-a-doctor-0-1746718796144.jpg"/><media:credit>drcaseyskitchen/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>Is Casey Means a Doctor? Details on the Alleged Grifter and Surgeon General Nominee</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did President Donald Trump Actually Cut Funding for Meals on Wheels?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns abound that President Trump will proceed with freezing Meals on Wheels funding.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/did-trump-cut-funding-for-meals-on-wheels</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/did-trump-cut-funding-for-meals-on-wheels</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 18:36:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/-iRbIDlNC/0x0/did-trump-cut-funding-for-meals-on-wheels-0-1746114709312.jpg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>Did President Donald Trump Actually Cut Funding for Meals on Wheels?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula 1 Is Racing to Remain on Track to Reach Their Net-Zero Carbon Goal by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[With half a decade remaining to reach their goal, Formula 1 is on track.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/f1-racing-net-zero-2030-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/f1-racing-net-zero-2030-plan</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:20:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rnx53gzAH/0x0/f1-racing-net-zero-2030-plan-0-1746039411600.jpg"/><media:credit>F1/X</media:credit><media:description>Formula 1 Is Racing to Remain on Track to Reach Their Net-Zero Carbon Goal by 2030</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact Check: Is There Such a Thing as "Clean Coal as Trump Claims?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The term is a misnomer. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/is-there-such-thing-as-clean-coal</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/is-there-such-thing-as-clean-coal</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:03:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Yjy1ED4us/0x0/truck-of-coal-1744304532711.jpeg"/><media:credit>Unsplash+</media:credit><media:description>Fact Check: Is There Such a Thing as &quot;Clean Coal as Trump Claims?&quot;</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' Net Worth Explored as She Removes Forest Protections ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's Agricultural Secretary isn't in the job for the paycheck. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/brooke-rollins-net-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/brooke-rollins-net-worth</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:06:41 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/pXwwYw7mF/0x0/brooke-rollins-net-worth-1744052733117.jpeg"/><media:credit>MEGA</media:credit><media:description>Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins&apos; Net Worth Explored as She Removes Forest Protections </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Paris Agreement, Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's exactly what the Paris Agreement does.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/paris-agreement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/paris-agreement</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:05:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/3Aet9LQG6/0x0/paris-climate-1581457709818.jpg"/><media:credit>Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>What Is the Paris Agreement? Everything You&apos;ve Been Wondering About the Landmark Climate Accord</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Paris 2024 Olympics Saying Au Revoir to Environmental Neglect? Details on the Olympic Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the official Earth Day site, the "expected carbon budget" for the 2024 Paris Olympics is 1.58 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/olympics-environmental-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/olympics-environmental-impact</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:23:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/t1H0qVLJa/0x0/olympics-environmental-impact-1715630675505.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Are the Paris 2024 Olympics Saying Au Revoir to Environmental Neglect? Details on the Olympic Village</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea Policymakers Vote to Ban Dog Meat, After Decades of Pressure]]></title><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/south-korea-dog-meat-ban</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/south-korea-dog-meat-ban</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:47:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/vxk1-QROo/0x0/south-korea-dog-meat-ban-0-1704820175181.jpg"/><media:credit>Jean Chung/Humane Society International</media:credit><media:description>South Korea Policymakers Vote to Ban Dog Meat, After Decades of Pressure</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Killing Nearly a Half Million Owls Over 30 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency drafted a proposal to kill "invasive" barred owls as the population of the native spotted owl remains on the decline. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/spotted-owl-barred-owl-removal</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/spotted-owl-barred-owl-removal</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:36:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/hofQ9MIMk/0x0/spotted-owl-barred-owl-removal-0-1704729980598.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Killing Nearly a Half Million Owls Over 30 Years</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco Brutalism: Why the Paradoxical Architectural Style Is so Controversial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eco brutalism’s environmental message might be clear to some people, but critics are not so sure about how effective it is.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-brutalism</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-brutalism</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:20:54 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/9gFWeGoUW/0x0/eco-brutalism3-1619706563925.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Eco Brutalism: Why the Paradoxical Architectural Style Is so Controversial</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guyana's Oil Reserves in Essequibo Are Amplifying Ongoing Political Strife With Venezuela: What to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuela and Guyana have sparred over the Essequibo region since the 1800s; and a 2015 oil discovery in Guyana has ramped up the conflict immensely.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/guyana-oil</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/guyana-oil</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:16:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/8qhZf0lBR/0x0/guyana-oil-2-1702482829258.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Guyana&apos;s Oil Reserves in Essequibo Are Amplifying Ongoing Political Strife With Venezuela: What to Know</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New EPA Proposal Would Require Removal of All Lead Pipes from U.S. Water Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[With billions in funding, the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate removal of all lead pipes from U.S. water systems.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/epa-replace-lead-pipes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/epa-replace-lead-pipes</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:58:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Uu952KDjR/0x0/epa-replace-lead-pipes-1701367008973.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>New EPA Proposal Would Require Removal of All Lead Pipes from U.S. Water Systems</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities Can't Figure Out Why This Pipeline Exploded in Arkansas, Causing a Major Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Oct. 4, 2023, a pipeline ruptured in Jessieville, Arkansas causing a fire and the evacuation of a 1-mile radius of the explosion. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/pipeline-rupture-jessieville-arkansas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/pipeline-rupture-jessieville-arkansas</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:17:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/pBocdYuaI/0x0/pipeline-rupture-jessieville-arkansas-1696515477977.jpg"/><media:credit>The Sentinel-Record/YouTube</media:credit><media:description>Authorities Can&apos;t Figure Out Why This Pipeline Exploded in Arkansas, Causing a Major Fire</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA["Miracle Fruit" is A Controversial Food Ingredient — Why It's Illegal, Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miracle fruit is "illegal" as a food ingredient based on the FDA's guidelines. That doesn't mean you can't buy the fruit — here's the scoop.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/why-is-miracle-fruit-illegal</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/why-is-miracle-fruit-illegal</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:06:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/igJ9R3OjI/0x0/why-is-miracle-fruit-illegal-1696257671133.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>&quot;Miracle Fruit&quot; is A Controversial Food Ingredient — Why It&apos;s Illegal, Explained</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Nile River Drying Up? One of the World's Most Famous Rivers Is in Danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nile River is drying up due to a number of factors, including climate change and overuse. Here's what that means on a global scale.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/weather-and-global-warming/nile-river-drying-up</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/weather-and-global-warming/nile-river-drying-up</guid><category><![CDATA[Weather & Global Warming]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:38:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/j5teGLp7i/0x0/nile-river-drying-up-1-1695998852679.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Is the Nile River Drying Up? One of the World&apos;s Most Famous Rivers Is in Danger</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Berkey Water Filters Safe to Use? Find out All About the Berkey Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've tried different water filters, you may have heard of a Berkey lawsuit in 2023. Here's an update on the Berkey water filter lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/berkey-lawsuit-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/berkey-lawsuit-2023</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:52:39 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/KPwB9SN8w/0x0/berkey-lawsuit-2023-2-1693930274543.jpg"/><media:credit>Engin Akyurt/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Are Berkey Water Filters Safe to Use? Find out All About the Berkey Lawsuit</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City Carriage Horse's Death Renews Activist Calls to Ban the Practice (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a carriage horse in New York City died from colic, it renewed protests against the carriage horse industry. Will NYC ever ban the practice?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/nyc-carriage-horse-died-from-colic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/nyc-carriage-horse-died-from-colic</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:24:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GJsa3hjhz/0x0/nyc-carriage-horse-died-from-colic-1-1692371580787.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>New York City Carriage Horse&apos;s Death Renews Activist Calls to Ban the Practice (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Are Dinosaur Bones Worth? Priceless to Scientists, but Millions to the Rich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinosaur bones are being auctioned off to private buyers around the world, so what does this mean for the future of paleontology?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/community/how-much-are-dinosaur-bones-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/community/how-much-are-dinosaur-bones-worth</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:05:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/HRbfm7iEv/0x0/dinosaur-bone-feature-1-1687286272286.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>How Much Are Dinosaur Bones Worth? Priceless to Scientists, but Millions to the Rich</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is How We Could Stop Plastic Pollution — It Takes More Than Recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists expect the amount of plastic entering the ocean to triple by 2040, meaning the time to fix plastic pollution is now. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/how-to-stop-plastic-pollution</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/how-to-stop-plastic-pollution</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 17:18:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/1It98nNUr/0x0/compact-water-bottles-plastic-1-1684876662383.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>This Is How We Could Stop Plastic Pollution — It Takes More Than Recycling</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The High Stakes of the Farm Bill 2023: Will Climate-Friendly Policies Take Center Stage? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As lawmakers debate the crucial Farm Bill 2023, environmental organizations urge them to shift to climate-friendly farming practices.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/climate-action/farm-bill-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/climate-action/farm-bill-2023</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Action]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Nolan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:51:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/UyBEM3VZm/0x0/farming-clipboard-1681391855537.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>The High Stakes of the Farm Bill 2023: Will Climate-Friendly Policies Take Center Stage? </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenwashy Pembina Pipeline Project to Be Constructed on Indigenous Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-based gas company, Pembina Pipeline, is likely going to move forward with its latest project, Cedar LNG, after receiving government approval.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/cedar-lng</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/cedar-lng</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:07:41 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/cn4I3G_zd/0x0/bc-1678902172581.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Greenwashy Pembina Pipeline Project to Be Constructed on Indigenous Land</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Testing Has Been Around Longer Than You Might Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[How long has animal testing been around? It seems like something that's been in place all of our lives and that's true. But just how long is shocking.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/how-long-has-animal-testing-been-around</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/how-long-has-animal-testing-been-around</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:53:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/IUA7dXspL/0x0/how-to-get-rid-of-mice-naturally2-1603737501192.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Animal Testing Has Been Around Longer Than You Might Think</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Case of Propylene Glycol: Here's Why Is It's Banned in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a long list of chemicals that are banned in Europe — why is propylene glycol banned there? And why does it remain all over shelves in the U.S.?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-is-propylene-banned-in-europe</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-is-propylene-banned-in-europe</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:32:54 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/R8Ged4bb_/0x0/products-1671207825673.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Case of Propylene Glycol: Here&apos;s Why Is It&apos;s Banned in Europe</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mayor of Los Angeles Promises to “Solve Homelessness” — What Are Available Solutions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new mayor of Los Angeles, Calif., Karen Bass, has promised to solve homelessness. But what are solutions to homelessness?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/community/solutions-to-homelessness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/community/solutions-to-homelessness</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:16:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/EsIW-_4UT/0x0/karen-bass-1668795238052.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>New Mayor of Los Angeles Promises to “Solve Homelessness” — What Are Available Solutions?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon Credits: Do They Really Impact Emissions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carbon credits can be bought by businesses, to represent the removal of emissions from our environment. But do these credits really lower their impact?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-is-a-carbon-credit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-is-a-carbon-credit</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:24:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/j_4g5rsKK/0x0/greenhouse-gas-emissions-1665079930852.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Carbon Credits: Do They Really Impact Emissions?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Eco-Terrorists? Here's What You Should Know About Environmental Extremism]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are eco-terrorists? Some eco-terrorist groups were founded in the second half of the 20th century. What do they do and why are they dangerous?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-are-eco-terrorists</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/what-are-eco-terrorists</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leila Kozma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:57:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/glZZfGcLx/0x0/eco-terrorism-1662048020990.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>What Are Eco-Terrorists? Here&apos;s What You Should Know About Environmental Extremism</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution May Put People at a Higher Risk of Dementia, According to Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.K. government climate organization recently released new information regarding a potential link between air pollution and dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/dementia-air-pollution</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/dementia-air-pollution</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:23:39 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/RKEWyCOyy/0x0/dementia-1658953096260.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Air Pollution May Put People at a Higher Risk of Dementia, According to Reports</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA Has Run Ocean Exploration Programs For Quite Some Time Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did NASA ever stop exploring the oceans? NASA, which was founded in 1958, has led an ocean exploration program for several decades now.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-did-nasa-stop-exploring-the-ocean</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/politics-and-policy/why-did-nasa-stop-exploring-the-ocean</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leila Kozma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:57:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/99p6NMUPT/0x0/nasa-europa-clipper-mission-1657728503502.jpg"/><media:credit>Instagram / @nasasolarsystem</media:credit><media:description>NASA Has Run Ocean Exploration Programs For Quite Some Time Now</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Strange Timing, Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Hours Before Infrastructure Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bridge in Pittsburgh's Frick park collapsed before a presidential infrastructure meeting, reiterating the importance of sustainable development.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/pittsburgh-bridge-collapse</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/pittsburgh-bridge-collapse</guid><category><![CDATA[Politics & Policy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:37:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/HDMFXLbWX/0x0/pittsburgh-bridge-collapse-1643389588873.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>With Strange Timing, Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Hours Before Infrastructure Meeting</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Started Building the Eco-Friendly House of Your Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building an eco-friendly home starts with understanding what aspects of a modern home can be environmentally-friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tips-to-build-an-eco-friendly-house</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tips-to-build-an-eco-friendly-house</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:31:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/ZNrGMY4hP/0x0/vivint-solar-g1qkxq1ej-w-unsplash-1633565046205.jpg"/><media:credit>Vivant Solar/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>How to Get Started Building the Eco-Friendly House of Your Dreams</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Tiny Homes Appreciate in Value?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny homes may not be as big or expensive as a conventional home, but there are instances where even they appreciate in value. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/do-tiny-homes-appreciate-in-value</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/do-tiny-homes-appreciate-in-value</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:05:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/QU4Uv63hK/0x0/redd-sejlycd2uqe-unsplash-1633563030436.jpg"/><media:credit>Redd/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>Do Tiny Homes Appreciate in Value?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You’re Looking for a Tiny House Village Near You, Look No Further]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny house villages are a great way for like-minded individuals to bond and support one another, but how does one go about locating one?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tiny-house-village-near-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tiny-house-village-near-me</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:45:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Hk3S7heu5/0x0/yoav-hornung-b-2fmvcew-unsplash-1631269434204.jpg"/><media:credit>Yoav Hornung/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>If You’re Looking for a Tiny House Village Near You, Look No Further</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Eco-Friendly Hobbit Homes Are a Whimsical Way to Live Low-Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hobbit homes are the newest, most whimsical way to be eco-friendly, but are they closer to fantasy or reality?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-hobbit-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-hobbit-homes</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:51:04 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/nfCChq8iX/0x0/oliver-spicer-_mthdxts2li-unsplash-1630497445009.jpg"/><media:credit>Oliver Spicer/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>These Eco-Friendly Hobbit Homes Are a Whimsical Way to Live Low-Impact</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Majors for Eco-Conscious Students Looking to Save the Planet After Graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're planning to save the planet after graduation, consider opting into one of these college majors that relate to the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/college-majors-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/college-majors-environment</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:49:39 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/9_WJmm24M/0x0/environmental-degree-1630343191501.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>College Majors for Eco-Conscious Students Looking to Save the Planet After Graduation</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla's Lawsuit in Berlin Was Dropped — but Here's Why It Started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla's factory just outside of Berlin went through a major lawsuit that was eventually dropped — here's everything you need to know about it.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tesla-lawsuit-berlin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tesla-lawsuit-berlin</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:12:09 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/jN4OYDu8f/0x0/tesla-lawsuit-1629906323648.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Tesla&apos;s Lawsuit in Berlin Was Dropped — but Here&apos;s Why It Started</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Stadiums: What Happens to Them When the Games Are Over?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Olympic Games are over and done with, what happens to the stadiums and villages that were built specifically to host them?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-happens-olympic-stadiums-after-games</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-happens-olympic-stadiums-after-games</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:24:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/H6BxJQWoK/0x0/what-happens-olympic-stadiums-after-games5-1628855752813.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Olympic Stadiums: What Happens to Them When the Games Are Over?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New England Hotel Is One of the Most Sustainable in the Country (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[On behalf of Chevrolet, I stayed in one of the most sustainable hotels across the country, and spoke to the hospitality manager about its practices.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-hotel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-hotel</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:37:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/b1qPNyu3O/0x0/glenhouse-1628880632175.jpg"/><media:credit>Facebook/Glen House</media:credit><media:description>This New England Hotel Is One of the Most Sustainable in the Country (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainability at the Tokyo Olympics: A Look Into the Recycled Medals, Podiums, and Eco Initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tokyo Olympics have a number of sustainability initiatives.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/olympics-sustainability-tokyo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/olympics-sustainability-tokyo</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:07:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/tqm6M3QjL/0x0/olympics-sustainability-tokyo-2-1625677236860.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Sustainability at the Tokyo Olympics: A Look Into the Recycled Medals, Podiums, and Eco Initiatives</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Shipping Options to Lower Your Small Business' Environmental Impact ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packaging and shipping can raise a business' environmental impact, but these sustainable shipping options will vastly improve your small business.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-shipping-small-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-shipping-small-businesses</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:18:51 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/r1RreGj63/0x0/sustainable-shipping-1624560618945.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Sustainable Shipping Options to Lower Your Small Business&apos; Environmental Impact </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamboo: Is It As Eco-Friendly As Everyone Seems to Think?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bamboo has been steadily gaining popularity as a sustainable textile and building material, but is bamboo actually eco-friendly, or is it greenwashing?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-eco-friendly-bamboo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-eco-friendly-bamboo</guid><category><![CDATA[Style]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:22:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Gg6juvM2g/0x0/how-eco-friendly-bamboo4-1622635808030.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Bamboo: Is It As Eco-Friendly As Everyone Seems to Think?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[California May Finally Ban Fracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the state of California officially going to impose a fracking ban? A new bill was recently proposed, that could completely ban drilling by 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/california-fracking-ban</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/california-fracking-ban</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/XziIcr7w-/0x0/california-fracking-ban-1613661719910.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>California Gov. Gavin Newsom Expresses Support to Ban Fracking</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Startup is 3D-Printing Wood Made From Upcycled Sawdust (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forust that is 3D printing wood by upcycling sawdust and other byproducts from the wood industry that would otherwise be considered waste.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/3d-printing-wood</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/3d-printing-wood</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/dAVEhQgw_/0x0/3d-printing-wood-forust-5-1620235426740.jpg"/><media:credit>Forust</media:credit><media:description>This Startup is 3D-Printing Wood Made From Upcycled Sawdust (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Power Plant, Indian Point, Shuts Down — Will This Help or Hurt the Environment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major power plant in New York called Indian Point has shut its doors after almost 40 years — but is this really the answer to lower emissions?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/indian-point-shutdown</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/indian-point-shutdown</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 16:05:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/uFMIroczJ/0x0/indian-point-power-plant-1620053411541.png"/><media:credit>randompicsnj/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>New York Power Plant, Indian Point, Shuts Down — Will This Help or Hurt the Environment?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny Homes Aren't Legal in Every State — Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny homes may be one of the best ways to simplify your living situation, but did you know that they aren’t allowed in every U.S. state?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/which-states-allow-tiny-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/which-states-allow-tiny-homes</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:50:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GtNzcXCR_/0x0/which-states-allow-tiny-home4-1619141863361.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Tiny Homes Aren&apos;t Legal in Every State — Here&apos;s Why</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fukushima: About the 2011 Nuclear Disaster, Updates, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan's Fukushima power plant was destroyed in 2011 after a tsunami hit, and its wastewater is about to be rereleased into surrounding waters.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-happened-at-fukushima</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-happened-at-fukushima</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:28:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/TOAqaWizU/0x0/gm-thumb-fukushima-1618345657581.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Fukushima: About the 2011 Nuclear Disaster, Updates, and More</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Can Completely Revitalize the World’s Oceans by 2050, New Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oceans could once again flourish in 2050 — if we make the effort.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/oceans-restored-by-2050</link><guid 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20:46:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/7Y3dOLPDM/0x0/what-is-earthships3-1616112633629.jpg"/><media:credit>Earthship Biotecture</media:credit><media:description>How Earthships Are Changing the Face of Sustainable Living</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Curitiba, Brazil Became One of the Most Sustainable Cities on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curitiba is perhaps not as well-known as other Brazilian cities, but it is one of the most sustainable cities in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/curitiba-sustainable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/curitiba-sustainable</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:43:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/OJO2Pa6Cs/0x0/how-is-curitiba-sustainable-1616113133277.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How Curitiba, Brazil Became One of the Most Sustainable Cities on Earth</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Eco Consulting Can Help Businesses Be More Sustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eco consulting is a fairly new concept in the world of business and it’s helping wayward corporations become more sustainable. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-is-eco-consulting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-is-eco-consulting</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:44:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/jDsJQmkbB/0x0/what-is-eco-consulting5-1616037782815.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How Eco Consulting Can Help Businesses Be More Sustainable</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda Is One of Few Countries to Manage and Regulate E-Waste on a National Level]]></title><description><![CDATA[The e-waste problem is a continuous issue, and has gotten increasingly worse — but Rwanda's combatting efforts have been incredibly practical.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/rwanda-e-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/rwanda-e-waste</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:58:51 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/YActVXyvo/0x0/e-waste-crisis-1614363539666.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Rwanda Is One of Few Countries to Manage and Regulate E-Waste on a National Level</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Is Combatting the Housing Crisis With Tiny Townhouses]]></title><description><![CDATA[How is Vancouver helping its homeless population? A builder in the B.C. Canadian metropolis proposed to house those in need with tiny townhouses.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/vancouver-homeless-tiny-townhouses</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/vancouver-homeless-tiny-townhouses</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:49:49 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SepYjzOa8/0x0/vancouver-homeless-1610120356037.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty</media:credit><media:description>How Vancouver, B.C. Is Combatting the Housing Crisis With Tiny Townhouses</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the North Brooklyn Pipeline Officially Shut Down? Mayor de Blasio Speaks Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has spoken out against the North Brooklyn Pipeline project, criticizing National Grid. But is the fight over?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/bill-de-blasio-north-brooklyn-pipeline</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/bill-de-blasio-north-brooklyn-pipeline</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:54:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/JWDZ2qXiu/0x0/bill-de-blasio-fracking-1607007282345.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty</media:credit><media:description>Is the North Brooklyn Pipeline Officially Shut Down? Mayor de Blasio Speaks Out</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Young Climate Activists on Intersectionality in Climate Justice, Fighting From Home, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of Earth Day, we interviewed four young women fighting for climate justice.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/climate-activists-intersectionality</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/climate-activists-intersectionality</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/cujufUCmU/0x0/gm-hse-youngclimateactivists-thumb2-1587563531889.jpg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Elsa Mengistu</media:credit><media:description>4 Young Climate Activists on Intersectionality in Climate Justice, Fighting From Home, and More</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines Must Fly Certain Routes — Even Without Passengers — to Qualify for Bailout Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's why airline emissions have dropped — but probably not as much as you would've expected. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/airlines-bail-out-coronavirus</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/airlines-bail-out-coronavirus</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Sitzer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:20:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6Iux9zdTy/0x0/airlines-empty-flights-bailout-1587491615796.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Airlines Must Fly Certain Routes — Even Without Passengers — to Qualify for Bailout Money</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wondering Why Deforestation Is Such a Big Deal? Here Are the Facts]]></title><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/why-is-deforestation-a-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/why-is-deforestation-a-problem</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Brierley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:28:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/djiII9psk/0x0/untitled-design-5-1587591037271.png"/><media:credit>iSto</media:credit><media:description>Wondering Why Deforestation Is Such a Big Deal? Here Are the Facts</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CO2 Power Sector Emissions Significantly Dropped in 2019, Thanks to Slow Shift Away from Coal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shifting away from coal and towards renewables helped the Earth's CO2 emissions go slightly down in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/carbon-emissions-dropped-in-2019</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/carbon-emissions-dropped-in-2019</guid><category><![CDATA[Renewables]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:48:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SsAWtZ9Y-/0x0/carbon-emissions-dropped-in-2019-1583865160956.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>CO2 Power Sector Emissions Significantly Dropped in 2019, Thanks to Slow Shift Away from Coal</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we well know by now, climate change and other environmental issues are not any one person’s concern. They are all of our concerns. That’s why recent coverage of climate change has been calling for international cooperation on all sides.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/un-sustainable-development-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/un-sustainable-development-goals</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Osmanski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:58:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/iTJ7E5w9d/0x0/un-sustainable-development-goals-1579203828811.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>What Are the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the Decade's Best Climate Innovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2010s were filled with innovations that are helping our planet.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-environmental-innovations-2010s-decade</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-environmental-innovations-2010s-decade</guid><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:19:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/gny11hwzD/0x0/the-ocean-cleanup-innovation-1576702608371.jpg"/><media:credit></media:credit><media:description>10 of the Decade&apos;s Best Climate Innovations</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are the Effects of Global Warming? A Deep Dive Into Climate Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[While you may already know that the effects of global warming are bad and that climate change will inevitably lead to crisis (if we’re not there already), you may be wondering what the in-depth effects of global warming actually are. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/global-warming-effects</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/global-warming-effects</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Osmanski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:42:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/hMqzw1Wj9/0x0/global-warming-effects--1576273649696.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>What Are the Effects of Global Warming? A Deep Dive Into Climate Change</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greta Thunberg Has Perfect Response to Brazilian President Calling Her a "Pirralha"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greta made a simple yet bold move.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/greta-thunberg-jair-bolsonaro-pirralha</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/greta-thunberg-jair-bolsonaro-pirralha</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:11:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/HJy-zWVW8/0x0/greta-thunberg-jair-bolsonaro-1576011517389.jpg"/><media:credit>LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Greta Thunberg Has Perfect Response to Brazilian President Calling Her a &quot;Pirralha&quot;</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Environmental Charities to Donate To]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fight the climate crisis with your dollar.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-environmental-charities-donate</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-environmental-charities-donate</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:48:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/5c4RY82Ua/0x0/best-environmental-charities-donate-1565035679868.jpg"/><media:credit></media:credit><media:description>Best Environmental Charities to Donate To</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home, At School, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are so many easy ways to lower your carbon footprint around the house.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/reduce-carbon-footprint-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/reduce-carbon-footprint-at-home</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:24:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/DQLqfESyw/0x0/reduce-carbon-footprint-1564689607740.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home, At School, and More</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today Marks the Earliest Earth Overshoot Day in History — Here's How We Can Slow Things Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are in debt to our planet.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/earth-overshoot-day-july-2019</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/earth-overshoot-day-july-2019</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:00:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/3qYqgg4YU/0x0/earth-overshoot-day-1564415068935.jpg"/><media:credit></media:credit><media:description>Today Marks the Earliest Earth Overshoot Day in History — Here&apos;s How We Can Slow Things Down</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Breathtaking Eco-Friendly Hotels and Resorts From Around the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[These green hotels are also incredibly gorgeous.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-eco-friendly-hotels</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-eco-friendly-hotels</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:47:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/uzknVGkw6/0x0/thala-beach-nature-reserve-main-lodge-2-1563820226824.jpg"/><media:credit>Thala Beach Nature Reserve</media:credit><media:description>5 Breathtaking Eco-Friendly Hotels and Resorts From Around the World</media:description></item></channel></rss>