To Evade Poachers, Rhinos May Be Evolving to Have Shorter Horns
Although rhinoceroses have lived with large horns for many years, scientists believe their horns may be shrinking to adapt to survive poachers.
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On the Bright Side, Climate Change Is Creating More Rainbows
Even though climate change is making our planet uglier in every way possible, it could contribute to the appearance of more rainbows.
New Report Finds Startling Emissions Gaps Between Wealthy and Poor
The UN's Emissions Gap Report found that the chances of us staying on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement are pretty abysmal.
Los Angeles Can Expect More Floods in Coming Years, According to a New Report
Why are flash floods becoming more common in Los Angeles, Calif.? Even though the city faces ongoing droughts, aging infrastructure may cause problems.
Tropical Storm Lisa to Close Out the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Lisa is closing out the 2022 hurricane season. After forming in the Caribbean Sea, it's expected to make a path through Central America.
From Drake to Leonardo DiCaprio, These Celebs Have Made Sustainable Investments (Updates)
Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular as we look for more ways to support the planet, and these celebrities have done their part.
A Shuttered St. Croix Oil Refinery Is Currently at Risk of Exploding
A St. Croix oil refinery, called Limetree Bay, closed in 2021. But chemical releases continued sickening locals, and it's now at risk of explosion.
Greta Thunberg Announces She Won’t Go to COP27 Due to Greenwashing
Greta Thunberg will not be at COP27 this year, as she believes the conference is greenwashing.
Leftist, Pro-Environment Candidate Lula Seeks to Unseat Bolsonaro as Brazil's Next President
With the 2022 Brazil election for president around the corner in the South American country, many are curious to learn more about Bolsonaro’s competitor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Russian Missiles Severely Damage Ukraine Power System — but the War Is Enabling a Clean Energy Transition
Recently, Russia began sending missile strikes straight into Ukraine energy infrastructure, destroying grids and causing power outages.
While Animal Abuse Plagues the Meat Industry, It’s Rampant in the Pork Industry
While animal abuse is a major problem in the meat and livestock industry, it's particularly prevalent in the pork industry.
Kamala Harris Introduces Over 2,000 Electric School Buses to Public Schools Nationwide
Kamala Harris announced on Oct. 26 that the Biden administration is allocating money for more than 2,000 electric school buses nationwide.
Are Emperor Penguins Endangered? The Species Is Now Protected by the ESA
Are Emperor penguins endangered? The species is now protected by the Endangered Species Act, according to an announcement made earlier this week.
Where Does Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Stand on Climate Change?
What are Rishi Sunak’s climate change policies? Here's how he compares to Liz Truss.
Climate Change Takes a Nasty Toll on Bird Migration, Studies Show
How does climate change affect bird migration? There are several factors that impact bird migration, amid the ongoing climate crisis.
India’s First Solar-Powered Village Provides Thousands of Residents With Renewable Energy
While U.S. policymakers struggle to transition communities to renewable energy, the Indian village of Modhera is now entirely solar-powered.
Step Outside to Catch the Partial Solar Eclipse
Take a moment to look up at the sky today — depending on where you are, you may be able to catch a look at the 2022 partial solar eclipse.
Only 4.7 Percent of Plastic Was Recycled in the U.S. in 2021, Greenpeace Report Finds
Does plastic get recycled? A Greenpeace report found that 2021 recycling rates in the U.S. were abysmal.
Kalamazoo River Wastewater Leak Results in a No-Contact Order for Michigan Residents
A no-contact order was issued to Kalamazoo, Mich. residents after 2,000 gallons of waste leaked into the body of water.
New Jersey’s Climate Change Lawsuit Presses Charges Against Major Oil Companies
The state of New Jersey is now pressing charges against five major oil companies, for failing to warn the public about the effects of climate change.
Fracking Caused Daily Earthquakes at U.K. Excavation Site, New Data Shows
After being relegalized in the U.K., new data shows fracking triggered daily earthquakes at excavation sites in 2018 and 2019.
Knuckle Bump Farms' Emmanuel the Emu Has Contracted Avian Flu — What We Know
Emmanuel the emu is the avian flu’s latest victim. Here are the latest updates.
Alaska’s Snow Crab Populations Diminished By Almost 88 Percent In Just Three Years
Why have snow crab been missing from Alaskan waters? Experts suspect populations have diminished thanks to to overfishing and climate change.
Shein Launches Its Own Resale Platform — but Is It Just Greenwashing?
Shein Exchange is a new online peer-to-peer resale platform for used Shein items — but environmentalists are skeptical.
Banking App That Tracks Environmental Impact Receives Backlash
An Australian banking app can supposedly track its users' environmental impact — but is it just a hypocritical form of greenwashing?
Sweden, One of the Eco-Friendliest Countries, Scraps Its Ministry of the Environment
Sweden, one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world, has officially scrapped its Ministry of the Environment — thanks to the new government.
Biden Designates a New National Monument, but Receives Backlash From Indigenous Peoples
The Biden administration designated Camp Hale-Continental Divide a national monument — though it's received backlash from Indigenous peoples.
"Forever Chemicals" Detected in Waterways Across the U.S. in New Survey
A recent report detected PFAS chemicals in 83 percent of tested waterways across the U.S.
Stic Confirms Upcoming Dead Prez Album, Releases New Wellness Book (Exclusive)
Hip hop duo dead prez's stic.man is dropping a new book called 'The 5 Principles' — and he has the scoop on new dead prez music along with M-1.
The Mediterranean Sea Is Spewing Carbon Dioxide, Because It’s So Damn Hot
Climate change is causing the Mediterranean Sea to essentially spew carbon dioxide, as a result of high water temperatures.
A St. Louis Elementary School Is Contaminated With Hazardous Waste
Radioactive waste was found at a St. Louis, Miss. elementary school that was previously used for nuclear weapon production during World War II.
Ryder, the Carriage Horse Who Collapsed in NYC This Summer, Has Died
Carriage horse Ryder is dead, after two months of protests from activists.
Vegan Protestors Controversially Dump Milk on Grocery Aisle Floors
What is a milk pour protest? A group of vegan activists in the U.K. literally got together in a grocery store and dumped milk in the aisles.
Why Climate Protesters Just Threw Tomato Soup at a Van Gogh Painting
Just Stop Oil protestors recently tossed tomato soup from a can onto one of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” paintings — in the name of climate action.
The New Living Planet Index Shows Serious Animal Population Declines — Why Has the Report Caused Controversy in the Past?
The 2022 Living Planet Report has just been released, and shows some serious population decline around the globe over the past few decades.
National Park Service Trucked in Supplemental Water For Point Reyes' Elk, Amid Drought
Amid the ongoing drought, Point Reyes park officials trucked in supplemental water for elk around the park for the second year in a row.
U.K. Climate Minister Calls North Sea Fracking Project a “Green Policy”
What did the U.K. Prime Minister say about fracking? Graham Stewart referred to the North Sea drilling project as a "green policy."
Tracking Tropical Storm Karl, Before It Makes Landfall on Friday
Where is Tropical Storm Karl expected to hit? The storm is expected to make landfall Friday, with some areas expecting up to a foot of rain.
Why Is the Mississippi River So Low? Climate Change Has Caused Mayhem Along the River
Why the Mississippi River so low in 2022? Here's the scoop.
This Oklahoma Superfund Site Is Evidently More Dangerous Than Scientists Thought
One of the oldest superfund sites in the country, Tar Creek Superfund site in Oklahoma, is evidently more dangerous than scientists thought.
New Zealand May Start Taxing Farmers For Cow "Emissions" (aka Their Burps and Farts)
In order to curb greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a whole, New Zealand may impose a tax on cow emissions, including burps and farts.
Lemurs and Monkeys Are Being Driven Out From the Treetops, All Thanks to Climate Change
A new study published to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showed climate change is driving monkeys and lemurs from trees.
500 Pilot Whales Die After Beaching Across New Zealand’s Chatham Islands
Only a month after a pod of pilot whales beached across the Australian coast of Tasmania, 500 pilot whales were discovered beached in New Zealand.
Torrential Rains in Venezuela Trigger Fatal Floods and Landslides
What's going on in Venezuela? Currently, the South American country is suffering from mudslides and floods, after experiencing torrential rains.
Louisiana Has Imposed a Limit on Speckled Trout to Fishermen, Due to Environmental Concerns
Louisiana fishermen have received a limit on speckled trout over environmental concerns, and it's resulted in serious backlash.
Coca-Cola Is the Sponsor of COP27 2022, and Environmentalists Are Unhappy
There is tremendous controversy over Egypt selecting Coca-Cola as the 2022 COP27 sponsor, as the brand is a notorious producer of plastic waste.
Wildlife Agencies Post Health Advisories for Hunters, After PFAS Detected in Deer
Although game hunters may tout their lifestyle and diet as "more natural," dangerous levels of PFAS in deer have sparked health advisories nationwide.
Mississippi River Drought Causes Several Barges to Ground Unexpectedly
Why are barges grounding in the Mississippi River? Water levels have been so low, that commercial barges have been stopped in their tracks.
Are Climate Reparations the Remedy for Environmental Injustice?
What are climate reparations? While you may have heard of reparations in regards to paying back racial minorities, this is a slightly different concept.
Wax Worms’ Saliva Can Dissolve Plastic, According to Recent Spanish Study
Will plastic-eating worms be the answer to plastic pollution? The insects' saliva can supposedly break down plastic within an hour.