Climate Action

Why does the sun look red instead of yellow or orange at times? There are several reasons for this phenomenon.

The destructive surface mining method is not only detrimental to the environment, but also to the health of the people who live there.

Hudson River pollution came about over 30 years — here's how the cleanup efforts have been going since the 1980s.

Over the last week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has endured devastating floods, that have left hundreds dead.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month — to pay tribute, here are six incredible Jewish American environmental activists.

Photochemical smog is the brown industrial haze that sits over cities like Los Angeles, and is full of major pollutants.

New York City is the most populated city in the United States, meaning that it's commitment to tackling the climate crisis is vital to improving the lives of millions of people.

In France, climate activists are fighting against the proposed new retirement age.

Girlfriend Collective donated to climate think tank, Woodwell Climate Research Center, for Earth Day — here's what to know about the organization.

Being the Delaware Riverkeeper is no easy gig, but environmental justice warrior Maya K. van Rossum wears the title with pride, enthusiasm, and ferocity.

Climate change protests have evolved immensely since the start of the environmental movement.

Nicknamed "Cop City" by opponents, the construction of the $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center has sparked controversy and nationwide outcry.

The New Jersey-based leader in solar energy has faced serious allegations of racism in the past few years, meaning it might not be the model it's made out to be.

Through anything from watercolor to printmaking, artists are using climate change art to address the climate crisis as well as other major issues.

Greenwashing on Earth Day has diluted the meaning of the holiday.

What is climate action, exactly? Here's a look into the different ways you can take action for the planet, and how world leaders must take action.

As lawmakers debate the crucial Farm Bill 2023, environmental organizations urge them to shift to climate-friendly farming practices.

Jane Goodall spoke so many inspirational quotes during her Brooklyn Museum event, which was held in honor of both her 89th birthday and Earth Month.

Body doubling is a helpful focus technique for many people with ADHD or trouble staying on task.

Even though solar engineering could ultimately save us from climate change, countries such as Mexico have banned it entirely.

TikTok released a new policy on climate disinformation, to ensure false claims are identified quickly and immediately, thanks to Friends of the Earth.

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.

What are PFAS and why are they bad? These chemicals can be found all over the planet — and the human body.

Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.

David Attenborough's latest nature documentary series, titled 'Wild Isles,' is causing controversy.

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.

Yet another dead whale was found off the coast off the coast of New Jersey, and this time, it was identified as a humpback whale.

Here's everything you need to know about Cancer Alley in Louisiana, and the federal lawsuit trying to take down one of its worst polluters.

Why is Greta Thunberg protesting a wind farm? Although the Swedish activist generally encourages clean energy projects, this one violated human rights.

Actress and activist Jane Fonda took to New York City to advocate for a UN Global Ocean Treaty with incredibly inspiring words of wisdom.

Only a few weeks after a deadly earthquake shook Turkey, the European country has been slammed by another. So why does Turkey get so many earthquakes?

Jane Fonda Climate PAC aims to defeat political candidates who are funded by the fossil fuel industry.

With climate chaos and environmental damage growing worse and worse, there are fortunately many environmental law organizations out there.

After countless whales have washed ashore the East Coast in recent months, observing World Whale Day 2023 feels especially important this year.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has spoken numerous inspirational quotes over the years.

Greta Thunberg’s 'The Climate Book' features contributions from over 100 experts in the climate space from around the world.

While deep sea mining always had known environmental issues, experts have learned it harms whales more than previously thought.

Will moon dust ultimately be the answer to combatting climate change? A group of scientists certainly think so.

After spilling more than 14,000 barrels of oil into nearby waterways, the cause of the Keystone Pipeline leak has been identified.

Perhaps no one is more inspired by Jane Goodall than Merlin van Lawick, her adult grandson who proudly works for her. He is the son of Goodall's only son, Hugo Louis van Lawick (aka Grub).