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After living underground for 17 years, cicadas are starting to emerge once again — but what do these formerly subterranean insects do when it rains?

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.

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?

Netflix’s 'Penguin Town' explores the effect of overfishing on the habitats of an endangered species of African penguin.

'Picture a Scientist' on Netflix challenges gender issues in the science community — here's a look into the three women scientists that star in the documentary.

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?

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.

Green Matters caught up with 15-year-old Netflix star, Symera Jackson, on her "Green Routine," in which she detailed her sustainable lifestyle.

World Oceans Day is coming up on June 8, and we're getting ready to celebrate by raising awareness for serious issues the ocean faces regularly.

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.

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?

'Vanderpump Dogs' is coming soon — and Dan Babic, whose episode chronicles the story of Babic adopting his rescue dog, spoke with Green Matters about the show.

Is all sunscreen vegan? Apparently, some varieties aren't free of animal byproducts, so here's how to make sure yours are entirely plant-based.

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?

There are many environmental justice organizations using their resources and platforms to educate the masses on the intersections between climate and social justice.

Hurricanes have become increasingly severe in the past few years, but will the 2021 hurricane season continue that destructive trend?

Will geoengineering help humanity turn back the clock on climate change or will it only exacerbate some of the existing problems?

A vegan world would be a much more compassionate, just, and healthy place, and pretty much everyone on the planet would ultimately benefit from the change.

Disney World is billed as the “Happiest Place On Earth” but how is it that they also manage to keep it completely free of mosquitoes?

These farmed animal sanctuaries around the U.S. have reopened for in-person tours as of May 2021.

Is the state of California officially going to impose a fracking ban? A new bill was recently proposed, that could completely ban drilling by 2027.

How does the wildlife trade impact low-income countries? Researchers are now suggesting wealthier countries pay low-income countries, to protect the environment.

Forust that is 3D printing wood by upcycling sawdust and other byproducts from the wood industry that would otherwise be considered waste.

Lizzo is constantly blessing TikTok with plant-based recipes, leading her fans to wonder if she is vegan.

Sustainable one-stop-shops can help make online shopping a little more eco-friendly. Check out this list of our favorite sustainable online marketplaces.

A Birmingham sewer has become clogged with one of the biggest fatbergs England has ever seen.