Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollution
When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re...
Vegan organization receives post-hurricane windfall
The Million Dollar Vegan campaign gave $100,000 to vegan humanitarian aid organization Chilis on Wheels to help...
Ocean plastic waste has been a problem since the 1950s, reveals 60-year plankton study
A 60-year study on plankton has revealed the dark truth about the history of ocean plastic waste. The study shows...
Scientists find a way to produce renewable energy from snow
Solar panels have trouble producing renewable energy whenever it snows. With winters expected to increase in severity...
Attenborough Effect inspires people to drastically reduce single-use plastics
There are plenty of films that have documented the harmful effects of single-use plastics, but one documentary...
New York is curbing food waste and helping people in need with a new initiative
New York is making important strides toward reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The governor of New...
Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the air
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even...
Over 6,000 employees demand Amazon take climate change seriously
This month, more than 6,000 employees signed onto a letter demanding Amazon distance itself from big oil companies...
Deforestation in tropical countries linked to European diets in new study
New research shows that European diets are linked to deforestation in tropical countries. Scientists from Sweden's...
Heat wave in Australia kills 23K flying foxes
A historic heat wave in Australia killed off thousands of flying foxes late last year. In Australia's northern...
Green roofs can improve air quality inside buildings
A new study has found that green roofs do a lot more than just provide extra space to grow plants. These eco-friendly...
No more neglect: Mongolia says rangelands are a global priority
When most people think of conservation, they often picture the large, hallmark mammals (think pandas) or key ecosystems...
Russia to release hundreds of illegally captured orcas and belugas from 'whale jail'
Officials in Russia announce the release of nearly 100 whales currently being held in what amounts to a whale...
Cell-based meat could replicate and replace shrimp, lobster and crab
Companies around the world have been working on alternatives to replace meat products, and a new cell-based meat...
Water pollution is rampant in streams across Europe
Europe is facing a large-scale water pollution crisis. A new study from Greenpeace revealed that pesticides and...
London becomes the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
London is officially the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The zone, which is active all hours...
Bird deaths from skyscrapers reaches into the hundreds of millions
Scientists believe the number of bird deaths associated with skyscrapers has reached hundreds of millions. Researchers...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
Grocery giant ALDI announces 100% sustainable packaging by 2025
This week, supermarket chain ALDI pledged to offer 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging on...
New study reveals the Great Barrier Reef is struggling to produce new coral
The Great Barrier Reef is struggling to create new coral. Scientists at James Cook University just published a...
President Trump attacks wind turbines, claims the noise causes cancer
Speaking at an event for the National Republican Congressional Committee, President Trump took a shot at wind power...
Tesla hit with $86K fine for violating emission standards in California
Tesla just had to shell out thousands of dollars after losing a lawsuit over air pollution. The car company was...
One third of the global power capacity now comes from renewable energy
After years of hard work and dedication, a third of the global power capacity is now linked to renewable energy....
New York vows to ban plastic bags statewide in 2020
Lawmakers in New York just agreed to ban plastic bags across the state. The law is a part of a larger budget agreement...
Burger King unveils the plant-based Impossible Whopper
The Impossible Burger is coming to a Burger King near you. The fast food chain is releasing a new burger with a...
Hotel group in Rome eliminates plastic bottles for Earth Day
Rome’s Bettoja Hotels Collection is demonstrating that you may not be able to single-handedly solve the world’s...
EU moves forward with its plastic ban
The European Union is moving forward with its plastic ban initiative. The EU just signed off on a plan that will...
Teens exposed to air pollution more likely to experience psychotic episodes, new study says
Air pollution may have more long-term effects on teens than previously thought. A new study conducted in the U.K....
Music festivals and events can set the stage for sustainability
When it comes to entertainment, fans contemplate who they will pay to see in concert, what they will wear to the...
Earth Day 2019 wants to inspire you to protect endangered species
This year's Earth Day theme is all about protecting the millions of species that call our planet home. The diversity...