Endangered California condors are making a comeback with the birth of 1,000th chick
The largest bird in North America is making a comeback after reaching an alarming population size of about 20 birds....
City of Berkeley bans natural gas in new buildings and homes
The Californian city of Berkeley has become the first in the country to pass a ban on natural gas piping in new...
Cigarette butts, the No. 1 most-littered item, are impacting plant growth
In the frenzy to ban plastic utensils, foam containers, straws and single-use bags, the world’s No. 1 most-littered...
Entrepreneur sells mushroom suits that decompose your body after death
Sustainability might be the last thought on your mind when a loved one dies, but one entrepreneur believes that...
Zara pledges 100% sustainable fabrics by 2025
This week, major fashion brand Zara announced a pledge to use 100 percent sustainable fabrics by 2025. The company...
Study shows reusable menstrual cups are safe and just as effective as tampons, pads
Reusable menstrual cups have been around for decades, but they are just starting to pick up in popularity. Most...
EPA lifts ban on pesticide proven to be toxic to honeybees
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has re-approved a pesticide for use throughout the country despite...
Impossible Foods tests a fish-less fish protein
The alternative protein industry is booming and even predicted to take over the animal-based meat market in the...
Chevron spills 800,000 gallon of oil and water in California
Major oil corporation Chevron spilled 800,000 gallons of crude oil and water into a dry creek in Southern California....
Should you stop watching Netflix because it is bad for the environment?
The world’s digital obsession doesn’t come without a carbon footprint. By 2022, 60 percent of the world’s...
Endangered rhino population up 1000% in Tanzania following poaching crackdown
The president of Tanzania reported that since his election, the population of endangered rhinos has increased by...
DoneGood challenges Amazon Prime Days with rival discounts that help the planet
DoneGood, an e-commerce platform, is taking the ‘high road’ by offering exclusively ethical brands, but it...
Finnish startup makes alternative protein from carbon dioxide
An innovative startup company from Finland has piloted a new alternative protein product made out of carbon dioxide...
Police seize over 10,000 animals in global crackdown on wildlife trade
What do 4,300 birds, 1,500 reptiles, 10,000 turtles and tortoises, 23 primates, 70 truckloads of timber and 30...
Can mass timber reform construction’s carbon footprint?
A new technique for building wooden mid- and high-rise buildings may unlock a critical strategy for reducing the...
