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A series of infanticides in the 1970s by two female chimps, Passion and Pom, changed Dr. Jane Goodall’s conclusions on female chimpanzee behavior.

We spoke exclusively with rock climber Alex Honnold ahead of his new show 'Arctic Ascent,' and he opened up about his daughter, his hands, giving back to the planet, and more.

Golfers at Shukuza Golf Club in South Africa were surprised to see a martial eagle kill an impala on the golf course. The course is located in Kruger National Park.

An Alabama woman didn't have plans to get married when she found her dream dress at Goodwill. The $6,000 Galia Lahav designer dress cost her just $25.

The key takeaways of COP28 point to fuzziness and loopholes concerning fighting the climate crisis — though the conference's major climate deal provides a glimmer of hope.

Tomato stains from your leftovers can be hard to get off your plastic containers. Here's a hack on how to get tomato stains out of plastic that's going viral on social media.

There were a few potential options for the location of COP29, being held in November 2024, and Azerbaijan seems to have won out.

Scientists are studying penguin skeletons to learn about the climate. Here's what this fascinating species says and why humans must listen up!

The president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, made a controversial statement that reducing fossil fuels will not help in reaching future climate targets.

An escaped kangaroo was on the loose in Canada for four days before she was caught by police. Here's what to know about her escapades.

Plentiful vegan options were promised at COP28, yet meat and dairy remain prevalent. Lobbyists allegedly plan to position meat as sustainable at the conference.

COP28, held in Dubai, is welcoming 70,000 delegates for the 2023 climate conference. Green Matters will keep you updated on notable attendees.

A British man said a spider laid eggs in his toe while he was on a cruise, but biologists say this is false. Here's more on the icky story.

Here are a few environmental and climate justice charities worth donating to this Giving Tuesday.

Clean beauty brand Pacifica's charitable "One Typo = One Tree" campaign will feature holiday products with packaging typos. Little mistakes shouldn't create waste!

Bottles filled with plants, sticks, and other items have been found on Gulf of Mexico shores. What are these "witch bottles" and where do they come from?

Dogs and cats aren't always adversaries. Many of them live in harmony, like in this adorable video of a pit bull cuddling with the family's new kitten.

During protests held at two famous New York City museums, protesters from Extinction Rebellion demanded that the museums take a stand against climate change.

Don't throw that Amazon bag out just yet! A viral hack on TikTok shows that you can flip Amazon bags inside out and use them for returns.

The Euphrates River drying up will be detrimental to cultures in multiple Middle Eastern countries.

TEXFAD, a company based in Uganda, is using banana leaves and stems to make sustainable fabric, which can then be used to make various everyday goods.

A man shopping at Goodwill found a framed, autographed sketch of characters from a popular children's book. Better yet, it only cost him $3.

Yet another video has gone viral of Grand Prismatic Spring tourists not following park rules by leaving the boardwalk. Here's why that is a no-no.

One woman went to social media to get a manufacturer's attention after she found mold in her container of Vita Coco coconut water.

If you want to protect wildlife and promote their natural behaviors, it's important not to feed them (even if you want to).

Log homes are beautiful, cozy, and romantic. However, sometimes they attract unwanted guests. A house cleaner had the task of cleaning up a fly infestation at a client's log home.

Biomimicry has helped shape the world around you and you might not even realize it. Here are the best examples of nature's influence on humans.

Plastic forks in the garden may keep pests like squirrels and birds away, according to one social media creator.

A 400-pound pig was rescued after going on a multi-day crime spree in Aurora, Colorado. Here's the story about this adorable offender.

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

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.

Founder Ere Perez tells us about her namesake, nontoxic cosmetics company, which harnesses the power of science, nature, and botanicals.

Solar panels may not always be a great investment. One real estate agent shared a video with a few reasons *not* to buy a home with solar panels — here are the potential issues.

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson uses her social media channels to get her message out. But after her Instagram was shut down, people are wondering if it has to do with her feud with chef John Mountain.

A man claiming to be a former PetSmart employee is exposing alleged cruelty at the pet superstore.

In London, a series of PETA protests included a woman posing as a sheep to demonstrate animal cruelty used for cashmere.

These Latinx and Hispanic activists in the climate movement all use their platforms to advocate for intersectional climate justice.

Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month goes from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Now is the perfect time to get inspired by a few quotes!