Biggest environmental news stories of the decade
As we begin a new decade, we’re taking a look over the biggest environmental news stories since 2010. There’s...
White Sands officially becomes the 62nd national park
Last week, President Donald Trump signed legislation, seen here, designating White Sands National Park as the 62nd...
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...
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...
Tech-free hobbies that benefit you and the planet
Technology has become an integral part of our everyday life. From smartphones to smart appliances, the advancements...
Aluminum cans vs plastic bottles: which is best for the environment?
We’ve all been guilty of buying an unsustainable beverage every once in a while, but when faced with the perplexing...
Stroodles lets you eat your straw
Now you can one-up your most eco-conscious friends. Instead of composting your straw after you finish your drink,...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
The Ocean Cleanup has first success collecting plastic from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch nonprofit dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution in the oceans, recently announced...
Microplastics accelerate cell death at 3 times the normal rate, study says
Researchers from the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht recently announced that cells exposed to microplastics...
New Animal Endangerment Map shows global distribution of threatened animal species
Today’s wildlife are in peril, facing a variety of threats that test their survivability. To illustrate the...
2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard reveals leading states in clean energy adoption
Just in time for the annual celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient...
Doctors are prescribing gardening to improve patients’ health
During their prime, Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir had waxed eloquent about nature’s ability to soothe and rejuvenate...
More than half of Europe’s native trees face extinction
Europe’s endemic trees are threatened by extinction, states a recent International Union for Conservation of...
IPCC landmark report warns about the state of the oceans, polar ice content and the climate crisis
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — which is, in fact, the UN body responsible...
US and Canada in drastic crisis with 3 billion birds lost since 1970
The expression "a canary in a coal mine" serves as advanced warning of danger, and it is a fitting phrase for a...
New York allows students to miss class for the climate strike
Tomorrow, on September 20, a global climate strike is scheduled to bring awareness about the need for transformative...
Robotic fish offer a solution to controlling invasive species
Invasive species have become a growing environmental challenge, causing serious harm to ecosystems. An interdisciplinary...
Plumen Hive shade is 3D-printed and biodegradable
Light bulbs and lamp shades go together like peanut butter and jelly so when Plumen had an idea for a natural looking...
Cheer Project creates zero-waste products from pine needles
Sourcing materials is the foundation of every design process, but the practice often doesn’t align with sustainable...
Tesla solar panels now available to rent
If you’re looking to cut your electric bill by installing solar panels but are looking for an affordable option,...
Are bioplastics better for the environment or a waste of time?
There has been massive pushback against the use of plastics over the past few years, including single-use plastic...
Save the environment by pooping less, says Bolsonaro
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro recently suggested that people could save the environment if their bowels moved...
Fashion brands ranked for toxic textiles and sustainability
A leading green economy nonprofit, Green America, released a report ranking top fashion companies based on their...
Prada jumps into the sustainability realm with six Re-Nylon bags made from recycled plastic waste
The topic of sustainability is the zeitgeist of our era and there are few industries as predominantly targeted...
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...
Nature’s silent soldiers aiding in the fight against air pollution
Cities should be planting more trees, but the reasons why may be more complicated than you think. As it turns out,...
Extreme heat wallops US
If you live in the central or eastern U.S., it's time to fill your ice trays and seek shade as a major heat wave...
14 apps to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle
So you’ve made the choice to start living more sustainably. That’s great! Figuring out how to start can be...
Trump’s July 4th celebration cost our National Parks millions
The Independence Day festivities hosted by the White House yesterday cost the National Park Service an estimated...