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Will plastic-eating worms be the answer to plastic pollution? The insects' saliva can supposedly break down plastic within an hour.

Various sites in Australia's Victorian forests were targeted for logging, before 60 endangered greater gliders were discovered to be living there.

The Ukrainian war, which has been going on since February 2022, has not only taken a toll on the people, but has also resulted in environmental damage.

Even though Waipi'o Valley's closure since February 25 has allowed nature to heal, some are angry public access wasn't re-granted.

Sacheen Littlefeather has passed away at the age of 75 — and although she hasn't made headlines in a while, her speech left a mark on activist history.

Environmentalist and founder of Earth First!, David Foreman, has passed away at the age of 75 years old — here's what you should know about him.

A seal, which has been named Shoebert, made its way from a pond, to a police station, before it was brought in for medical evaluations, and re-released.

Russia's Nord Stream pipelines were destroyed, through what's being speculated as foul play. And though no gas was flowing, it's now leaking methane.

Here’s what we know so far about the Hurricane Ian death toll.

After going locally extinct years back, wolves and brown bears are being reintroduced to Europe, and a new report shows how their populations are rebuilding.

Bird population decline has grown so severe in recent years that about half of the world’s bird species are decreasing.

Unfortunately, sea lions across Southern California are stranded and sick, as a result of harmful algal blooms, which cause domoic acid poisoning.

After Snow Cone, an endangered right whale in Massachusetts, became entangled in a net for the fifth time, environmentalists are losing hope.

Although you may work hard to prevent your garden or yard from flooding, experts say the benefits of flooding your garden may help the environment.

A few weeks after an underwater volcanic eruption took place, a new island has formed in the Pacific Ocean. But it may not be there for long.

What is the EPA's Environmental Justice Department planning? There are several initiatives under the new department's belt.

When will the NASA DART hit the asteroid Didymos? Here's what you need to know.

Exactly when will Jupiter be closest to Earth? And how close will Jupiter be to Earth in September 2022?

In the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini, many are wondering how to help Iranian women

What caused over 10 million gallons of sewage to overflow into a Worcester, Mass. river? Recent heavy rains and a finicky system are reportedly to blame.

In an irresponsible, temporary attempt to mitigate the ongoing energy crisis, the U.K. has lifted its fracking ban.

Why are Seattle residents being encouraged to stay inside? The Pacific Northwestern city's air quality is so bad right now, it could be dangerous.

Tropical storm Hermine is the next named storm of 2022 — it's expected to slam the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Panhandle within the next week.

California residents will soon be able to put human bodies to rest with the gentle process of human composting.

There are actually nearly 16,000 pounds of human trash on Mars — and there was also a recent discovery of organic matter on the Red Planet.

'Super/Natural' on Disney Plus used modern technology to document some of the most astonishing attributes of animals from around the globe for the first time.

Why is there a potential beer shortage in the U.S.? Unfortunately for avid beer fans, it may be in short supply, all thanks to a recent CO2 shortage.

What happened in Colima, Mexico? A 7.6-magnitude quake shook the country's central Pacific coast on Monday, on the same date as other deadly quakes.

Those in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are currently dealing with Hurricane Fiona, a deadly hurricane that has caused severe floods, left many without power and running water, and destroyed various roads and homes.

Slutty Vegan Brooklyn has officially opened, marking the world-famous vegan burger joint’s first location in New York and seventh location overall.

What exactly is the meaning of the Kyoto Protocol, and is the agreement still in effect?

What path is Tropical Storm Fiona taking? After forming in the Atlantic Ocean, storm trackers believe it's heading to Puerto Rico.

Are LED lights not as environmentally-friendly as we thought? New studies show they may pose health and environmental risks.

Is an earthquake coming to the Bay Area? Residents of northern California are concerned of a major earthquake that may be coming.

A rail strike was in the works earlier this week, and even though it didn't ultimately take place, here's everything you should know about it.

Yvon Chouinard just announced that he and his family are giving away their ownership of Patagonia — valued at around $3 billion — to two new nonprofit trusts that will work to fight climate change.

Shiva Rajbhandari, an 18-year-old high school senior and youth climate activist, was just sworn into his new role as an elected member of the Boise, Idaho school board.

What is a “triple-dip” La Niña? This pattern of weather events is rather unusual, as this is the first of its kind in the last 100 years.

After several months of residents being under a boil advisory, the Jackson, Miss. water crisis is under an official investigation by the EPA.

What protects animals in Hollywood? Although human actors have rights on-set, the lines can be blurred for furry actors.