Coronavirus and the Environment

Learn how you can repurpose an old sock into a mask.

U.S. National Parks are now starting to reopen following indefinite closures due to COVID-19.

Wildfires in Siberia and the Russian Far East have become as much as ten times worse compared to this time last year. Experts say humans are to blame.

The U.S. is projected to produce more electricity from renewable sources than from coal this year.

Primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall hopes the coronavirus will change the way people live and how they interact with Planet Earth.

COVID-19 is having so many effects on the climate — but will any of them be long-lasting?

The climate crisis and the damaged economy can be rebuilt together, in the aftermath of the coronavirus.

As many have lost their job during the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan is assigning unemployed workers to plant trees to reforest their landscapes.

Littering in Cocoa Beach, which only reopened on April 21, can now land offenders with a $250 fine.

The Trump Administration has reversed so many environmental rules over the past three years. Here's a list, courtesy of The New York Times.

Should kids wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's how to order cloth masks for children.

Single-use gloves are not only wasteful, but also unnecessary for grocery trips.

The U.K. Committee on Climate Change is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to transition people into jobs that will support a low-carbon economy.

In Phuket, Thailand, rare leatherback sea turtles have been taking advantage of the tourist-free beaches, and are nesting at unprecedented rates.

Unusually high winds and warm water temperatures are indicate the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the absolute worst on record.

Recycling plastic film is not as easy as recycling bottles curbside — but there are a few ways to do so!

Greta Thunberg is using prize money to help children in poverty who are suffering during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jane Goodall sat down for a video interview with Channel 4, where she discussed how humans disrespecting wildlife has caused the coronavirus.

Can latex gloves be reused? An MD answers all your questions about gloves and the coronavirus.

People all over the world are littering the masks and gloves they’re using to avoid the novel coronavirus.

Because of the coronavirus, less people are traveling by plane — this has resulted in a drastic plunge from airline-induced carbon emissions.

The U.S.'s largest pig slaughterhouse, owned by Smithfield Foods, closed due to employees contracting the coronavirus.

India's air pollution has essentially plummeted, thanks to the coronavirus lockdown, which is a major silver lining amidst a terrible pandemic.

Studies are showing that areas with greater amounts of air pollution may experience higher coronavirus-related death rates, due to lung health.

Air pollution levels are significantly falling during the COVID-19 outbreak — but we shouldn't look at this as a silver lining.

The new coronavirus, or COVID-19, is impacting air quality — and air pollution impacts those sick with the virus as well.

India's drastic air quality improvements have cleared up skies, making the Himalayan mountains visible from more than 100 miles away.

Northern Italy is experiencing a significant and swift decline in NO2 pollution, as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

Dolphins were spotted swimming in the port of Cagliari as ship traffic came to a halt.

Is vinegar a disinfectant? In lieu of a chemical-laden product, you may be seeking out a natural cleaner, but vinegar may not be the best option.

Animal livestreams are a relaxing and entertaining way to pass the time during coronavirus quarantines.

These pinecone crafts will help your kids get creative with nature.

Schoolchildren are home until the end of the year, but David Attenborough's new docu-series teaches kids geography during the coronavirus quarantine.

Quarantine living is not a walk in the park, but there are a few takeaways we can carry into life after the pandemic is over.

These South African lions are uncharacteristically relaxed during the coronavirus quarantine, without humans walking through Kruger National Park.

The Trump administration just weakened mercury pollution regulations for oil and coal power plants.

A new study predicts that the heating globe will cause various species to go extinct suddenly and sooner than previously thought.

Learn how to make your own homemade disinfectant wipes.

Driscoll's is asking the government to provide financial assistance, so the company can donate surplus berries to food banks.

Stipulations for the airline bailouts have flights flying without any passengers on board.

Earth Day 2020 livestreams featuring celebrities, musicians, scientists, and more will help you celebrate the 50th annual Earth Day.

To slow the spread of the coronavirus amid a worldwide pandemic, Iceland is recommending that its residents hug trees as opposed to hugging people.

Greta Thunberg appeared in a livestream for Earth Day, where she discussed how we need to change our climate tactics going forward.

Max La Manna, a zero-waste and vegan chef, shares three unique tips to reduce food waste.

Check out four ideas for nature scavenger hunts.

We veganized nine viral quarantine recipes to keep your quarantine baking low-impact.

National Arbor Day looks a little different this year, but you can still celebrate trees during the pandemic.

Here's how you can get rid of your unwanted clothing — without contact.

Australian scuba diving tour guides are planting coral in the Great Barrier Reef.

Britain just exceeded its past record by going more than 18 days without burning any coal to generate electricity.