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

Lake Tahoe, Calif., is one of the U.S.'s most gorgeous natural areas, but the NoCal destination is littered with trash. Here's how to help.

DDT is now illegal to use as an insecticide, but what happened to all the DDT waste after it was finally outlawed?

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?

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.

Food waste-saving app, Too Good To Go, is expanding beyond New York to other cities nationwide, with plans to debut in more by the end of 2021.

Many restaurants produce quite a bit of waste between packaging and utensils, but we spoke with the creator of an app that rates restaurants on sustainability practices.

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.

Wildfires have become a dangerously common occurrence these days, but are these deadly tempests of flame natural disasters, or exclusively man-made?

Wildfires have been growing in severity for the past few years, and since wildfire season is coming up, here are important facts used by experts.

What is human composting? Colorado is about to legalize the process, which allows deceased humans to be composted rather than buried or cremated.

Will Greta Thunberg be attending college after taking a year off from high school to fight climate change?

Who Gives A Crap cofounder Danny Alexander tells us more about the sustainable toilet paper brand.

Scientists believe the earth will eventually run out of oxygen, but how long do they say we have until that happens?

Shipping container company SG Blocks recently launched SG Home, a line of sustainable houses and tiny houses made from shipping containers.

The Pink Moon, which is the first supermoon of the year, is going to light up the night sky tonight, on April 26, 2021.

Books are a way of teaching people about the environment and a inspiring them to do something about the problems that it is currently facing.

Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.

What should you if you encounter a bear during a hike? Although it isn't ideal, it can happen — so here's how to make sure you're completely prepared.

In honor of Earth Day, we asked a few of the internet’s most inspiring intersectional environmental activists for their top advice on making one's climate activism more intersectional.

Even if you cannot go out and do something for the environment yourself this Earth Day, you can always donate to some of the great charities that help protect our planet and its people.

Whether you're organizing a community cleanup for Earth Day, or if you're hoping to do so in the future, here's what you need to know beforehand.

Earth Day is one of my favorite holidays — but I’d sooner buy someone a gift for National Potato Chip Day than I would for Earth Day.

Alison Brie has partnered with the Planet Oat Project and One Tree Planted to plant trees in honor of Earth Day.

What are the health effects of living near superfund sites? Living near landfills that accept toxic materials and hazardous waste comes with a price.

Matchbox cars are getting a green makeover in honor of Earth Day.

Is it possible that some ancient form of climate change caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?

Autotrophs are a natural part of our living ecosystem, but what organisms are considered autotrophs?

Climate change has already begun to damage ecosystems all over the world, but how will it eventually affect human health?

Many new zero waste adopters still find themselves wondering, does recycling count as zero waste?

Here's how to watch Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World, which features Thunberg sitting down in-person with David Attenborough for the first time.

Bears Ears National Monument in Utah is considered sacred by Indigenous communities, but it's been threatened by oil companies for many years now.

The first Bronx-based zero-waste shop, EcoBronx, is raising money to make plastic-free living accessible in New York City's Bronx neighborhood.

Jane Fonda opened up to Elle about Fire Drill Fridays, civil disobedience, and more.

If you see seals on the beach, it's important not to disturb them, says a new campaign.