Big Impact

We've put together 20 Earth Day writing prompts to help students and adults reflect on the environment and their impact on it.

Climate change is behind torrential downpours and unusual flooding in the normally arid Dubai.

Jane Goodall will likely go down in history as one of the most influential primatologists for her study of chimpanzee behavior. Here is her story.

Regenerative cotton is cotton grown using practices that work to rebuild ecosystems often harmed during farming. Here’s what you should know.

Are you eligible for Walmart's class action lawsuit settlement? The grocery giant's $45 million settlement applies to customers who bought weighted fruit.

Various celebrities took part in 'Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall' honoring Jane Goodall by helping to spread her message of animal conservation on her 90th birthday.

Glasses for the next solar eclipse are selling out all over the internet. Here's where you can buy them, or even find them for free.

If you're looking to recycle batteries, most kinds can easily be recycled at numerous drop-off points around the U.S.

This TikToker is raising the alarm saying people shouldn't buy a particular brand of wildflower mix because the ingredients aren't so great.

What is the Chicago River dyed with? Though the St. Patrick's Day tradition looks like an ecological disaster, it isn't actually bad for the environment.

Gorilla hail is exactly what it sounds like: massive balls of hail. But thankfully, they aren't quite as large as gorillas.

Flying termites are not only a nuisance, they can possibly cause damage to your home. Here is how to get rid of them the all-natural way.

The documentary 'I Could Never Go Vegan' explores the “leading reasons why people refuse to stop eating animals.”

International Women's Day is March 8 — here's why we celebrate it on that day, how to celebrate the holiday at work, and quotes to inspire you.

Here are 31 Women's History Month facts — that’s one for each day of March!

Kenny the tiger was thought by many to have Down syndrome, however, this isn’t the case. His facial deformities were a result of inbreeding and abuse.

Do you have boxelder bugs in your home or garden that you want to get rid of? There are a few all-natural ways to do so that won't make you sick.

Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters' investigative documentary 'Christspiracy' aims to expose the exploitative relationship between religion and animals.

Rumors online have led people to believe Elon Musk bought XVideos. Here’s what you should know about where they came from, and why they aren’t true.

Elon Musk's connection to Quantum AI stems from a series of fabricated videos that circulated social media, and were allegedly part of a scam.

Sharon Avnon Reuveni — the founder of NYC's low-waste coffee shop Purple Waves — talks sustainability and changing systems.

ERS-2, a satellite, crashed through Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 21, 2024. The satellite was meant to monitor Earth but its mission ended in 2011.

Vegan Women Summit 2024 — which is open to all genders — returns to Los Angeles for its fourth annual summit. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting event.

While some legislators are looking towards a ban on nicotine pouches like Zyn, others are passionate about keeping them available.

A rare golden tiger was sighted in India in January 2024, but conservationists are worried this is actually a sign of increased inbreeding.

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

Simulated and lab-grown diamonds have been touted as a better alternative to mined diamonds, but they also have negative environmental impacts.

Zyn, a brand of oral nicotine pouches, was created to help people end smoking addictions. Tragically, it could also lead to risk of gum cancer.

A sustainable, zero-waste Mardi Gras is possible, even though the holiday usually comes with a lot of waste — here are a few ideas.

There are so many ways to express your love for animals — such as becoming a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Here's how.

The 2024 Paris Olympics is customizing their winner's medals with a unique flair: pieces of the Eiffel Tower! Here's what to know.

Australia's threatened ecological community list includes more than 100 biodiverse habitats, but is enough being done to protect them?

Hurricanes are getting stronger thanks to climate change, and a study explains how the current hurricane category scale is not as effective.

Regardless of what your game day plans are, these vegan versions of classic Super Bowl recipes will definitely make for a winning spread.

Depictions of satan often have horns and hooves similar to goats, which can lead to assumptions about their behavior. So where did this come from?

Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently sold one of her private jets — but that wasn't her only plane. Here's what you need to know.

In a guest opinion piece written exclusively for Green Matters, environmental creator Isaias Hernandez and fashion-medium artist Stephanie Dillon call out how music merchandise is often just fast fashion.

Some people are shy about bathroom humor, but not us. Enjoy these TP memes while you're (probably) reading this from the bathroom.

Greta Thunberg joined in a major protest of the oil industry in London, where she was arrested — and subsequently cleared of public order offense.

The internet loves the world's largest rodent, and so do we. Check out these memes of way-too-relatable capybaras to get you through the week.