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The UN and IPCC published the final chapter of its major climate report, known as the Synthesis Report, in March 2023.

Pine Flat reservoir's water levels are rising behind the Pine Flat Dam — so much so, that residents are concerned.

You can now become a "bear hugger" in New Mexico, for the sake of conservation.

In Nov. 22, Xcel reported a nuclear leak to the NRC, at its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, which is just outside of Minneapolis, Minn.

How is cobalt mined in Russia? The country has recently decided to increase its production, which raises concerns about the ethics of mining.

When trains derail, the aftermath can be catastrophic. Many trains carry hazardous materials, making derailments more dangerous, which is why prevention is critical to environmental and human health and safety.

Ongoing PETA investigations have forced companies such as HelloFresh to stop supplying Thai coconut milk, because of ties to monkey labor.

Whether you’re looking for advice or just need a good Instagram caption, these national gardening day quotes are sure to inspire you.

One of the restaurant industry's greatest downfalls is inevitably wasting food, and Too Good to Go is an app that delivers surplus food items.

The 2023 sargassum seaweed forecast is looking pretty bleak — what started invading Florida beaches this week has spread across the Atlantic.

The namesake of the National Audubon Society (NAS), John Audubon, was evidently quite racist — so the organization was considering changing its name.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are common in the world of climate activism — and other fields, such as nursing and psychotherapy. Here are a few ways to combat these feelings.

Soon, an Alaskan drilling operation will be the largest oil production site on U.S. soil, seemingly a backward move for curbing climate change.

The EWG has published the 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, officially known as the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

A single wind turbine has the potential to power hundreds of homes, but it all depends on the type of the turbine and the amount of wind.

At the Juno Awards, a topless protester with “Save the Greenbelt” written on her back walked onto the stage while Avril Lavigne was speaking.

Kotzebue, Alaska is located 90 miles from the Red Dog Mine, the largest chemical polluter in the United States.

Yet another home in Rodanthe, North Carolina has collapsed, as a result of continuous beach erosion in the area.

As a result of Queensland's record-breaking floods, Australia residents could be at risk of coming into contact with crocodiles.

New York is in a state of emergency thanks to a Nor'easter that's expected to bring snow and high winds through Wednesday.

Has the Biden has approved the Willow Project? Despite the massive environmental impact it will have, yes, the oil drilling project will go forward.

We caught up with the host of feminist podcast 'Unladylike,' Cristen Conger, to discuss Women's History Month and its intersection with environmentalism.

Although Oscars red carpet style generally trends to be gauche — and let's face it — very wasteful, we love these sustainable red carpet looks.

What is sewage sludge? Maine communities are dealing with a public health problem revolving around waste disposal.

Do you want your own Little Free Library? Keep reading to learn more about how they work, how to find them, and how to build your own.

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older people — particularly women — and a recent study shows that air pollution makes it even worse.

Is La Niña over? After a "triple dip" — aka three consecutive years of the weather pattern — the winds may be changing. But when does El Niño start?

700 new species are facing extinction, according to the latest update of the IUNC Red List.

Environmentalists are protesting the proposed Uinta Basin Railway, which would transport oil from Utah to various other places across North America.

Why are dioxins harmful? Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, pushed for the EPA to test for dioxins at the train crash site, and fortunately tests came back negative.

March is National Reading Month! Head to your nearest library and check out these climate change books.

What is a zombie forest? A new study has found that many of California's forests are now considered zombie forests, because of climate change.

Why is the dodo bird extinct? The dodo bird, native to the island of Mauritius, went extinct primarily due to humans.

California is experiencing some wonky weather, but this time, the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area are under flood watch, because of an atmospheric river event.

Tropical Storm Freddy is the longest-lived tropical cyclone, and thus far, it's wreaked havoc — that's why knowing the storm's path is crucial.

Run by ConocoPhillips and known as the Willow Project, this enterprise has been the subject of major backlash, leading to the eruption of a campaign known as #StopWillow.

Why was the Cape Cod canal closed this past weekend? Three endangered right whales were spotted swimming through, so authorities protected them.

Although it may seem like windmills and wind turbines are the same, they actually have some key differences in how they work.

Are swordfish endangered? They are a popular food for many people and they have had some serious changes in its population over the years.

Only a month after Norfolk Southern's train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a second train from the same company has derailed near Springfield, Ohio.