Conservation

Are humpback whales no longer endangered? The beloved sea mammal was recently removed from Australia's endangered species list.

A recent study shows that hammerhead sharks have been migrating south from where they used to live, which scientists attribute to climate change.

Environmental and conservation organization, The Ocean Cleanup, is currently under fire after getting accused of staging an ocean plastic cleanup.

Conservationists are disappointed by a right wing conspiracy theory that has led to the closing of a butterfly sanctuary near Texas' border wall.

Although Chernobyl's exclusion zone is still unsafe for human life, Greater Spotted Eagles are now thriving there, as it's untouched by human life.

A December 2021 study shows that beavers are heading north to Arctic Alaska, and their ponds are causing notable amounts of permafrost to melt.

Should the bison in Yellowstone National Park be protected? There have been ongoing debates about protecting them, and the case is being revisited.

Over 100 pounds of bushmeat were being smuggled at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, which experts believe could lead to more disease outbreaks.

The tequila splitfin is a fish that hails from Mexico. It went completely extinct in the wild a few years back, but now it's being reintroduced.

Researchers have already discovered plenty of new species in 2021.

Why were eight wolves in Oregon found with poison in their systems? Experts are currently looking into why this wildlife disaster took place.

Although the red wolf is severely endangered, conservation organizations are doing everything they can to bring back the once thriving population.

Do real or fake Christmas trees have a more negative impact on the environment? What sustainable options exist besides the two?

White rhino populations have been plummeting for quite some time, though conservation efforts are still being made to repopulate them in Rwanda.

The journey to save the California condor has been a long one, but scientists made an incredible discovery they may be able to reproduce asexually.

The 2021 Wisconsin wolf hunt is sparking debates all across the state.

The Line 5 pipeline sends gasoline from Superior, Wisc., to Sarnia, Ontario — and although it's controversial, it may be here to stay for the long haul.

Can you still swim with dolphins in Hawaii? The U.S. is making an effort to protect the nocturnal spinner dolphin by banning all human interaction.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo may lift a logging ban in the second largest rainforest in the world, which could lead to serious deforestation.

The monarch migration radar shows the endangered beauties are currently making their way towards the southern U.S. states and Mexico for winter.

There's been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the invasive spotted lanternfly — here's what to do if you see one, and why its crucial to take action.

SOLVE Oregon is a Portland-based organization that recently achieved a major milestone in the realm of conservation and environmentalism.

If you're planning to partake in Climate Week NYC 2021, there's a wide variety of exciting and intriguing events that you can attend this year.

Over 1,400 dolphins in the Faroe Islands were slaughtered in one day during the traditional annual "Grind," which has drawn tremendous controversy.

Greenpeace day is just around the corner, but what is the significance of this environmentally focused holiday?

These 20 environmental quotes from among the world’s most influential voices and thinkers are as inspirational as they are poignant.

National Wildlife Day is coming up on Sept. 4, 2021, so here are some incredible ways in which you can celebrate our planet’s amazing animals.

If you're planning to save the planet after graduation, consider opting into one of these college majors that relate to the environment.

While you've likely heard that planting trees is the best way to save the environment, there can be a downside to reforestation, if done improperly.

Can animals catch COVID-19? It was recently discovered that two gorillas living at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park tested positive for COVID-19.

Netflix’s ‘Big Timber’ uncovers the extraordinary lives of the people who make a living in Vancouver Island’s logging industry.

Packaging and shipping can raise a business' environmental impact, but these sustainable shipping options will vastly improve your small business.

Are bees still endangered? Although bee conservation efforts may have taken a backseat, they're still struggling, as climate change rages on.

How do drones affect the environment? Illegal drones that flew over Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve caused 3,000 terns to leave behind about 2,000 eggs.

World Environment Day is coming up on Saturday, June 5, 2021 — here's what this year's theme will be, what to expect from the celebration, and its history.

In Florida, deathly algal blooms are set to kill a record breaking number of manatees in 2021 compared to year's past — here's what's causing it.

The U.S. Department of Justice has seized nearly 70 big cats from Tiger King Park — but who currently owns the park?

Darwin's Arch is a famous landmark in the Galápagos Islands, and unfortunately, the unusual structure has collapsed — here's what we know.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and other conservation organizations are funding a $43 million project to restore habitats in the Galápagos Islands.

A group of photographers and conservationists recently came together to redefine the centuries-old big five as the "New Big 5."

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.

A herd of 18 dead elephants was recently found in a remote forest in India.

Officials are opening up the Grand Canyon to bison hunting this fall — technically, “lethal removal.”

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

South Africa is outlawing captive lion breeding and the lion bone trade.

Green Matters spoke with Alexandra Richards on her involvement with Project Zero, motherhood, and how she learned to love nature from her rockstar dad.

The Idaho senate recently passed a bill committing to kill 90 percent of the in-state wolf population, which is supposedly for "population control."

'My Octopus Teacher' is nominated for the Oscar for Documentary Feature, and the film hopes to inspire viewers to fight climate change.

Animal lovers rejoice! There are plenty of job opportunities out there for people who love to work with animals.

Vermont has protected one third of the land required to support ecological function across the state.