Sophie Hirsh
Executive EditorLocation: New YorkEducation: Muhlenberg CollegeSophie Hirsh is a New York-based writer. She was part of the Green Matters team from 2019 through 2025, first as Senior Editor before being promoted to Executive Editor.
You can contact her via www.sophiehirsh.com.
More From Sophie Hirsh
We Are Destroying Our Species: Study Finds Climate Change Is Exacerbating Infectious Diseases
Climate change and infectious diseases are much more connected than we thought, as per a new study.
This Month's Sturgeon Moon Will Coincide With the Perseid Meteor Shower — How to See It
The full moon in August 2022, aka the Sturgeon moon, is going to be a good one, with a significant spiritual meaning.
Pattie Gonia Is the Intersectional Environmentalist Drag Queen Making a Difference (Exclusive)
Pattie Gonia, our favorite environmentalist drag queen, shares their Green Routine with us!
The Inflation Reduction Act Passes in Senate — What Will This Bill Do for Climate?
Environmentalists are hopeful that the climate part of the Inflation Reduction Act that just passed will actually, finally make a difference.
How an Underwater Volcano Eruption in Tonga Is Contributing to the Climate Crisis
The Tonga volcano eruption set off a tsunami, blasted massive amounts of water vapor into the Earth’s stratosphere, and more.
St. Louis Has Second Flash Flood in 10 Days, Following Last Week’s Deadly Rain
A flash flood warning in the St. Louis suburbs follows last week's deadly floods in the Missouri city.
Kitty Mills: Everything You Need to Know About the Cat Breeding Industry
What is a cat mill? Here's everything you need to know about the cat breeding industry.
Greenland Shark, Native to Polar Waters, Puzzlingly Spotted in Balmy Belize
The ancient Greenland shark, which is native to the Arctic, has just been spotted in Belize.
The Tiger May Be Endangered, But Its Population Is Increasing
A tiger population increase has been reported over the last few years.
Forever Chemicals Have Rendered All Rainwater Unsafe to Drink Worldwide
A new study has discovered that not only are forever chemicals in water, but they are found in rainwater all across the world, at levels that reportedly render all rainwater undrinkable.
In Antiracist Effort, An Audubon Society Chapter Is Changing Its Name
An Audubon Society chapter is changing its name, in an effort to denounce its white supremacist namesake.
How Mutual Aid Groups Directly Support Communities by Filling in the Government's Gaps
Mutual aid groups help build community ties, make up where the government's lacking, and more.
Sprite Goes Less Green
Sprite bottles will soon have a new design, with a goal of making the bottles more eco-friendly. The change? Sprite bottles will no longer be green.
Join Zac Efron in Celebrating World Nature Conservation Day
Protecting our planet’s natural resources should be a priority every single day — but most of all, on World Nature Conservation Day.
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Philippines Kills at Least Five People
An earthquake in the Philippines on Wednesday has been designated 7.0 in magnitude.
The Best Sustainable Cribs — That Convert Into Beds!
We’ve rounded up a few sustainable cribs on the market that will fit right in inside your eco-friendly nursery.
Record-Breaking St. Louis Flash Flood Forces Home Evacuations by Boat
Overnight, a St. Louis flash food has broken the record for most rainfall in the major Missouri city, prompting a Flash Flood Warning.
The First Lab-Grown Whey Protein Is the "Whey Forward" for Vegan Athletes
A vegan whey protein powder has hit the market — and it is made with vegan whey grown in a lab, rendering it identical to dairy-based whey.
Japan's Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Prompting Highest Level Warning
A massive Japan volcano has erupted — and is still erupting.
California's Oak Fire Has Burned 16,000 Acres, Is Only 10 Percent Contained
The Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park broke out on Friday, and has continued to blaze across the area for days.
The Oil Industry Makes $2.8 Billion in Profit Every Day, New Data Finds
New data found that the oil and gas industry has made a profit of $2.8 billion every day for the last five decades.
The Current Heat Waves Are Global Warming in Action — When Will They End?
When will these heat waves end? Global warming is currently causing record-breaking high temperatures around the world.
Micrometeoroid Strike Causes Damage to James Webb Telescope
A micrometeoroid has caused some damage to the James Webb Space Telescope.
Vegan Musicians With Killer Songs About the Vegan Lifestyle
There is plenty of vegan music out there these days.
Will Biden Declare a Climate Emergency This Week? What We Know
What is a climate emergency? Biden could declare one this week, if the rumors are true.
Humans Have Discovered a Dormant Black Hole for the First Time
Experts just discovered a dormant black hole for the very first time, which could help teach us a lot about outer space.
Kylie Jenner Criticized for Flaunting Private Jets: "Mine or Yours?"
Kylie Jenner’s private jet post on Instagram this week did not go over as well as she’d probably hoped.
After Thousands of Years, Wild Bison Return to the U.K. to Repair Land
In an effort to sustainably manage woodland in Kent, U.K., wild bison have been reintroduced to their natural habitat.
California's Rooftop Solar Program Starts to Backfire As Panels Reach End of Life
In California, rooftop solar has become increasingly popular in recent decades; but as solar panels reach their end of life, disposal has become a serious issue in the Golden State.
How to Celebrate World Chimpanzee Day, Which Honors Jane Goodall's Discoveries
World Chimpanzee Day is celebrated every July 14, in honor of Jane Goodall's discoveries.
To Subway's Dismay, Judge Rules That Mystery Tuna Lawsuit Is Legit, Can Continue On
The Subway tuna scandal will continue on, as a judge has ruled that the lawsuit filed against Subway is legit.
NASA Unveils Four More Deep Space Photos Taken by Webb Telescope — See the Images Here
The first five images from the James Webb Space Telescope have been unveiled.
Is There Really an Underpopulation Crisis? Elon Musk Tweets About "Collapsing Birth Rate"
Recent rumblings of a purported underpopulation crisis have led many to wonder if underpopulation is actually a problem.
How to See the "Super" July 2022 Full Moon, aka the Buck Moon
The Buck moon 2022 is going to be a super one, so keep reading for all the details on how you can catch it in 2022.
Why Horror Director Eli Roth Is Protesting a Florida Shark Hunting Tournament (Exclusive)
Director Eli Roth is promoting a campaign to shut down an upcoming shark killing tournament in Jupiter, Florida.
These Human Composting Facilities Are Open for Business — to Deceased People Nationwide
More and more human composting facilities and funeral homes are springing up in the U.S.
Federal Judge Reinstates Endangered Species Act Protections, Reversing Trump Admin's Rollbacks
Trump’s rollbacks on the Endangered Species Act have officially been rolled back, thanks to a federal judge and the tireless work of environmental groups.
Ed Winters' New Book 'This Is Vegan Propaganda' Makes a Case for a Plant-Based World
Ed Winters' 'This Is Vegan Propaganda' just came out in the U.S., several months after it debuted in the U.K.
Giant Water Lily Discovered in Bolivia, Measuring 10 Feet in Diameter
A giant water lily has been discovered, and the Victoria boliviana is now the largest water lily in the world.
California’s New Plastic Law Will Actually Hold Manufacturers Accountable
The new California plastic law will actually apply to companies manufacturing plastic-packaged products, making it arguably one of the strictest plastic bans in the nation.
SCOTUS Has Ruled Against the EPA, Reducing the Agency’s Powers to Limit Carbon Emissions
SCOTUS has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency in the West Virginia v. EPA case.
Tabitha Brown to Host Food Network's First Vegan Cooking Show: "It's For Everyone"
Tabitha Brown just announced some exciting news: She will host a new Food Network show called 'It’s CompliPlated.'
G-7 World Leaders Unveil "Climate Club" at Summit — but It's Already Falling Short
The G-7 Climate Club, made up of some of the world's most powerful leaders, just announced a Climate Club — but it is already falling short.
The Most Sustainable Cities Across the Globe
These sustainable cities and communities are welcoming places to live around the world.
AAP's New Guidelines Suggest Breastfeeding for Two Years "Or Beyond"
The American Academy of Pediatrics has just issued new breastfeeding guidelines, which recommends that new parents breastfeed their babies for up to two years, instead of one year.
Online Vegan Cooking Classes At All Price Points
No matter where you are in your cooking journey, we have a few recommendations of plant-based cooking classes that you can take online.
Greta Thunberg Calls Out "Forces of Greed and Profit" In Speech at Glastonbury Festival
Greta Thunberg’s Glastonbury speech showed that she can keep a crowd just as riveted and energized as any world-famous, Grammy-winning musician.
Who Killed Dom Phillips and Bruno Araújo Pereira? The Men Were Murdered in the Amazon
Who killed Dom Phillips and Bruno Araújo Pereira, and why would someone do so?
People Speculate Daily Harvest Crumbles Poisoning Could Be Linked to Aflatoxins — What Are Their Symptoms?
Daily Harvest's French Lentil + Leek Crumbles have left hundreds of customers sick, with some even needing ER care and surgery. Could aflatoxin be at play?
Lauren Conrad on Her Nonprofit, Shopping Consciously, and Living Sustainably (Exclusive)
Lauren Conrad spoke with 'Green Matters' about her nonprofit The Little Market, plant-based swaps, and more.