Greta Thunberg is Time magazine’s 2019 Person of the Year
Time magazine has just announced its 2019 Person of the Year, and it is Greta Thunberg. So far, the 16-year-old...
Climate Neutral Certification labels products with minimized carbon footprints
The idea of the Climate Neutral Certification is a simple one — give businesses the opportunity to identify their...
Kansas City approves free public transportation for all
Last week, the city council of Kansas City unanimously voted for free public transportation via the Zero Fare Transit...
IUCN finds ocean oxygen levels dropping at record rates
Marine life is in serious trouble if ocean oxygen levels continue to plummet. A new report by the International...
Climate change-induced melting of mountain ice threatens global supply of freshwater
A study recently published in Nature found that glacier-based freshwater systems are highly threatened by climate...
Koala-sniffing detection dog, Bear, helps save koalas from Australian bushfires
Record-breaking bushfires are raging along the eastern and southeastern coast of Australia, burning through prime...
Study reveals "ugly sweaters" add to the plastic pollution problem
Many Americans attend ugly Christmas sweater parties. But in Britain, there’s even an annual Christmas Jumper...
Costco is now selling Beyond Burgers in bulk
Those who love the plant-based Beyond Burgers can now rejoice — Costco, a chain of warehouse club stores, is...
Study shows how plant-based catering can greatly reduce events' carbon footprints
A recent analysis published by the Center for Biological Diversity’s Catering to the Climate report finds that...
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is signed into law
In a bipartisan win, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act has been signed into law, making serious...
Research raises animal welfare concerns over "humanely" raised turkeys
While many meat eaters don’t want to think about the actual slaughter of a turkey, they might comfort themselves...
Climate change is adversely affecting children’s health worldwide
Today’s children are facing climate crisis-related health issues, warns The Lancet’s Countdown on Health and...
Venice's worst flood in 50 years blamed on climate change
Venice is inundated with floodwaters, with more than 85 percent of the city, including its historic basilica and...
Fukushima on track to become a renewable energy hub
In hopes of reinventing its image, new life is breathing into Fukushima, the Japanese northeastern prefecture that...
Excessive road salt threatens public health and wildlife
Many people and municipalities turn to road salt to de-ice wintry streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, road salt...
New e-snowmobiles bring eco tourism to the northern lights
Between Norway and the North Pole is Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago and one of the most rugged and northern...
Fiji's Cousteau Resort launches a new botanical program for guests
For travelers who want to learn more about the environment they are visiting, the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort,...
Alliance of more than 11,000 scientists warns that our planet faces a climate emergency
At our current climate trajectory, humanity will likely face “untold suffering,” as reported in a new study...
Biodegradable coffee pods are now available for composting
In the United Kingdom alone, approximately 95 million cups of coffee are consumed daily, with more than one-third...
To reduce air pollution, New Delhi restricts cars to alternate days on the road
Air pollution in New Delhi has reached its worst levels this year, prompting the Indian government to legislate...
Costa Rica hopes to end selfies with wild animals
Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies...
Survey shows most adults prefer volunteering at local parks and recreation areas
A recent National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) poll revealed that four in five adults (80 percent) look...
Foie gras ban to take effect in New York
Fancy feasters in the Big Apple will have to acquire new tastes because New York will soon follow California’s...
Keystone Pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons of crude oil, renewing debate on its expansion
About 383,000 gallons (1.4 million liters) of oil has leaked out into the environment from the controversial Keystone...
Learn about polar bears during a free virtual field trip to the Arctic Tundra this November
Discovery Education and Polar Bears International have once again partnered to host an exciting, immersive and...
Climate change heightens California’s drought and wildfire risks
Global warming and climate change are to blame for creating the strong winds and low humidity that are currently...
Tesla revives its clean energy business with new version of its solar roof tiles
Tesla’s newly released version of solar roof tiles is promising to be a better green energy alternative. For...
YouTube stars partner up in #TeamTrees campaign to plant 20 million trees
To combat the climate crisis, a coalition of YouTubers has joined together for a mammoth mission to plant 20 million...
Ice melt uncovers five new islands in the Russian Arctic
Five new Russian islands have emerged from the mass melting of glaciers and sea ice in the Arctic region. The islands...
The Ocean Cleanup reveals the Interceptor to remove plastic pollution from rivers
After recently announcing its first success at collecting plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The...