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Friday, July 2, marks Pollution Independence Day, a day of climate action organized by a coalition of environmental groups.

PFAS chemicals are some of the longest-lasting compounds around, but why are these “forever chemicals” so dangerous?

These inspiring vegan olympians are making world records while endorsing a plant-based diet.

ETM Flint was founded to advance environmental justice in Flint and fight the water crisis’ lingering effects.

Several Western U.S. states have banned fireworks for July 4, in an attempt to prevent wildfires across the state.

Sea snot is a disgusting new issue affecting our planet’s oceans, but why is this slimy substance such a problem?

These five world-famous tennis players have opted to follow a healthy and environmentally-conscious vegan diet.

A few days after the Surfside, Fla. tragedy, experts are now saying that climate change may have played a role in the Miami condo's collapse.

Lucy Hale recently caught up with us to share her “Green Routine,” dish on her upcoming film, and more.

Honey is often touted as an all-natural product, but the honey industry actually has many adverse effects on the environment.

'Jeopardy' guest host Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a longtime proponent of veganism, but is he a vegan himself?

Rachel Bilson recently caught up with Green Matters to share her "Green Routine" and dish on her new podcast, 'Welcome to the O.C. Bitches.'

A new U.K. law will prevent zoos from keeping elephants in captivity.

The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to plant an Olympic Forest across Mali and Senegal, as part of the Great Green Wall initiative.

Lego has revealed a recycled plastic Lego brick prototype, which could help reduce the company's plastic output.

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.

Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

These gluten-free pasta straws are one of a kind, and a solid alternative to single-use plastic or paper straws.

Activist Sharon Lavigne ran a ground-breaking grassroots campaign in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, to prevent the construction of a plastic plant.

Droughts are ravaging the western half of the U.S. and many believe that climate change is the main culprit.

Many people know that cicadas only show up every 17 years, but how long do those cicadas stick around before they go away again?

Wishcycling might sound innocuous, even lighthearted, but its existence is actually quite damaging to the whole recycling process.

Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg shared her Green Routine with Green Matters while promoting her partnership with Excedrin.

It's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.

Bees have amazing defenses and adaptations, but why do they die after stinging?

Plastic is both a pollutant and a necessary component of our daily lives, but can plastic ever be eco-friendly?

Although less human activity during the pandemic did wonders for the environment, carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere are now at its highest.

Khloé Kardashian rant about single-use water bottles went viral for all the wrong reasons.

In honor of World Ocean Day 2021, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau are sharing their top tips for celebrating the ocean at home.

Are solar storms dangerous to humans? Or are they just part of the sun’s natural process? Here's what scientists know about the natural phenomena.

We tend to lay the responsibility for climate change at our own feet, but many believe that climate change would have eventually happened even without our help.

Pride merch is best when bought from a sustainable, LGBTQ+-owned, small business.

National Trails Day falls on Saturday, June 5, so we spoke with a wide range of hikers across the country to hear their best hiking tips and advice.

Heather Morris of 'Glee' is constantly using her platform to promote sustainable living, so we interviewed her for our Green Routine series.

On June 5, 2021, Meerkat Manor returns to the BBC and Animal Planet, but what can we expect from this new family of meerkats?

Our environment can affect many aspects of our lives, but can the environment change our DNA?

If you have allergies, pollen season can be an irritating, annual ordeal, but how long does it last?

Natural gas is often touted as a “clean-burning” fossil fuel, but how it is extracted is anything but clean.

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day, we interviewed Melissa Bacelar, aka the celebrity pet matchmaker, and the founder of Wagmor Pets.

Garter snakes are a common sight in many U.S. backyards, and although they look harmless, are they actually dangerous?