Big Impact

President Biden says he cannot stop construction on a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, as funds have already been allocated.

The U.S. has updated its red wolf recovery plan, calling for an estimated $328 million in spending over the next 50 years. Is it enough?

Many visitors to the Titanic's watery wreck and the Titanic museums in various cities have reported ghost sightings.

The American Red Cross holds regular drives to collect blood donations, and many are starting to discover that the Red Cross actually often sells the blood it collects to hospitals.

On Oct. 4, 2023, a pipeline ruptured in Jessieville, Arkansas causing a fire and the evacuation of a 1-mile radius of the explosion.

We're delving into the history of the miraculous annual Fat Bear Week.

Cupro fabric is made from cotton, and is a vegan alternative to fabrics made from nonrenewable resources — but it also uses toxic chemicals.

A mystery venture called Project Omega is reportedly associated with Elon Musk, but some people question whether it exists at all.

Bears and humans don't mix, for good reason: here's everything you need to know about the bear attacks of 2023.

Connecticut Fish and Wildlife officials caught a 400-pound stingray in the Long Island Sound in September 2023. Here's what to know about the rare sighting.

Climate change is affecting water levels worldwide and impacting the flow of major rivers like the Jordan River. Here's a look into why water levels are so low.

The Nile River is drying up due to a number of factors, including climate change and overuse. Here's what that means on a global scale.

Although Elon Musk has many controversial tech opinions, you may be surprised to learn that he is skeptical of artificial intelligence.

Although they might look scary, bats are an essential part of ecosystems and some species do migrate in winter. Here's what to know.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

These five animals are plagued by myths that they are less than intelligent — but they are actually all brilliant creatures.

In a now-viral video, a mother shields her son from a black bear that decided to crash a birthday picnic in Mexico. Here's what happened.

A woman shares her frustration after her landlord told her to get rid of her plants but refused to address major hazards in her apartment.

Bill Gates says planting trees isn't enough to solve the climate crisis. Why does he criticize tree-planting initiatives? Here's what you should know.

Claims are circulating that Microsoft founder Bill Gates supports chopping down 70 million acres of trees, but the truth is more complicated.

A viral video of two men attempting to "rescue" a python that is hanging from a window in Thane, India, may not be a rescue at all.

Items like soda cans are known to be highly recyclable, but how does one recycle aluminum foil properly?

Lego, which promised to begin selling recycled plastic bricks by 2023, has dropped that plan. Here's an update on Lego's sustainability initiatives.

Climate experts warn that El Niño is getting stronger, meaning it could be a very wet fall and winter. Here's what you need to know.

What is green hydrogen? It may be a trendy new sustainable fuel, but how does it match up against blue hydrogen? Here's what to know.

Elon Musk's brain chip biotech company, Neuralink, is under fire for allegedly causing research monkey deaths.

Docking horse's tails is not an uncommon practice, but it is a cruel one. Thankfully, many are moving away from it — including Budweiser.

What foods contain aspartame? The artificial sweetener was the subject of a World Health Organization study and a medical study in 2023.

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.

'Green Matters' spoke with 'Queen Charlotte' star Arsema Thomas about how her educational background influences her environmentalism and her Tom's of Maine partnership.

Montessori schools have been growing in numbers for over a century, but are they actually effective for learning and development? Let's find out.

Parts of Disney World in Orlando were shut down on Sept. 18 due to a surprising visitor: a black bear! Here's what happened to the fuzzy park attendee.

PFAS are linked to ovarian cancer and other hormone-related cancers, a research study has found. Here are the details.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's 'The Greatest Show on Earth' is returning without animals.

Officials in Washington State want to know why cougars are killing wolves. There has been a spike in the number of deaths over the last few years.

On Sept. 13, 2023, one Girl Scout troop experienced a horror movie scenario when an alligator chased them across a lake.

Janessa Steenberg tells us about Panacheeza, her new company making analogous, delicious, and healthy vegan Parmesan cheese.

Our seas, oceans, and rivers are filled with some fascinating things, including some pretty ugly fish. Here's 10 of the ugliest fish in the world.

In September 2023, New York University has decided to divest from fossil fuels after years of calls from their students and supporters alike.