Activists trying to prevent the vaquita porpoise from extinction
Researchers just confirmed the sad news that only around 10 vaquita porpoises remain in the wild. Unless immediate...
Brazilian Biodiversity Information System is bringing Brazil's biological diversity to the internet
As one of the most biologically diverse countries on Earth, Brazil is taking steps to consolidate all of the nation’s...
New Humane Society report shows animal testing labs kill thousands of dogs annually
The Humane Society of the United States just released a report on their investigation into widespread animal testing....
Reduce food waste with your new best friend — Meal Prep Mate
In a world filled with convenient fast-food wherever you go and a focus on instant gratification, it can be a serious...
Plastic waste has met its match with the viral #Trashtag challenge
It is rare when a social media trend actually results in a physical change to the environment, especially when...
Meatless Mondays are coming to public schools in New York City
Public schools in New York City are starting a meatless Monday program for student lunches. School officials hope...
Wildlife conservation aided by a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Train
A Chesapeake Bay retriever named Train is playing an important part in wildlife conservation. Train, who was too...
These 5 animals are being consumed into extinction
Humans have a long history of wiping out animal populations, and we continue to do so even to this day. According...
Finland plans to complete its coal ban one year early
Finland is following through with its coal ban initiative and making it a top priority over the next 10 years....
Trader Joe's ditching single-use plastics for more eco-friendly options
An increasing number of grocery stores are ditching single-use plastics to help curb the amount of synthetic materials...
Trump administration wants to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list
Government officials in the U.S. are looking to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. The move,...
Is cargotecture the future of construction? What you need to know for your next project
As the construction industry continues to evolve and adapt to innovations like green buildings, the push for more...
Jaden Smith launches Water Box to aid with the Flint water crisis
For the past three years, the First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church has been battling the Flint water crisis...
Climate change is wreaking havoc on Italy's olive harvests
Italy is facing a major climate change crisis as the country’s olive harvests continue to decline. Italy’s...
LSU researcher creates biodegradable plastic beads for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras would not be the same without its plastic beads. For the past 200 years, people have given out freebies...
Scientists invent a solar panel that produces hydrogen
Scientists in Belgium have invented a solar panel that produces hydrogen as a source of fuel to heat homes. Using...
China hopes to bring solar power to space
China is looking to be the first country in the world to install a solar power outlet in space. Scientists at the...
Andrew Wheeler confirmed as new EPA administrator
Andrew Wheeler is taking over the reigns as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....
Water pollution inspires the Lake Erie Bill of Rights to improve water quality
Residents of Toledo are fighting back against water pollution in Lake Erie. Residents in the Ohio town voted on...
Plastic pollution is causing reproductive problems for ocean wildlife
Plastic pollution is becoming a major problem for ocean wildlife. Organisms that ingest plastics are subject to...
Biodiversity decline puts food supply at risk
Biodiversity decline around the globe is hurting our capacity to develop food. A new study from the United Nations...
Oceans are dubbed the 'ultimate sink' for plastic waste
Plastic waste has officially reached the deepest levels of the world's oceans, which are now being dubbed as the...
Poor air quality found at over 2,000 sites across the UK
A new study shows that close to 2,000 sites across the U.K. have poor air quality due to excess pollution. The...
The environmental problem with toilet paper and what to use instead
Having access to soft, fluffy toilet paper is one of those modern conveniences that makes life in the 21st century...
Researchers find weedkiller ingredient Glyphosate in name brand beer and wine
Researchers have discovered Glyphosate — an ingredient found in some weedkillers — in name brand wines and...
Giant tortoise believed extinct for 100 years is rediscovered
A member of a giant tortoise species once thought extinct was recently spotted on a remote island in the Galapagos....
Recycling can get kids free books in southern Italy
An Italian bookseller has come up with a novel way to promote recycling. Michele Gentile, who owns Ex Libris Cafe...
Man-made climate change now at the level scientists call 'five-sigma'
Scientists are warning that the proof for man-made climate change is now at a gold standard level. The announcement...
Iceland approves killing of more than 2,000 whales
Iceland has just approved the killing of 2,000 whales over the course of the next five years. The country's government...
Loophole allows 1M tons of sludge to be dumped on Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef is facing a major sludge crisis. Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority...