Sophie Hirsh
Sophie is a New York-based journalist who loves the Earth, animals, and analyzing Taylor Swift's music.
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This Czech drugstore has a shampoo refill station to reduce plastic waste
A photo of the store made it to Reddit's front page.
Could this fake rhino horn stop poaching?
Researchers have created a faux rhino horn from horse hair and silk.
One of the world's thickest mountain glaciers is melting, due to rising temperatures
The once untouchable Taku Glacier is slowly melting.
New Zealand passes landmark climate bill, sets zero-carbon goal
New Zealand has signed the Zero Carbon Bill into law after a near-unanimous vote.
Italy is adding climate change to the curriculum, nationwide
Italy will soon require all students to learn about climate change in school.
The Queen is ditching fur for animal-friendly fashion
The Queen is all about fake fur.
Group of 11,000 scientists declare: "Earth is facing a climate emergency”
We are facing a climate emergency, and more than 11,000 scientists are in agreement.
Banana leaf dishes are a low-waste alternative to disposable plates in Peru
Banana leaves are a natural waste product of the banana industry.
Greta Thunberg and Leonardo DiCaprio finally meet and share candid photo together: "Greta is a leader of our time"
"It was an honor to spend time with Greta."
Denmark just spent $1.6 million to let its last four circus elephants retire
They're finally done with the circus.
New electric car battery can take you 1,500 miles without a charge
An English inventor is responsible for the revolutionary new battery.
Bill prohibiting mining near the Grand Canyon passes in House
The bill would protect more than 1 million acres of land in Arizona.
REI's Black Friday sale: Don't go shopping
#OptOutside.
The Ocean Cleanup's "Interceptor" prevents river trash from becoming ocean trash
The Ocean Cleanup wants trash-free waters.
U.S. pork companies ban controversial drug so they can sell meat to China
Tyson and other meat giants are ramping up pork production.
Bill making animal cruelty a felony nationwide passes in the House
In January, lawmakers introduced the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (PACT).
Miley Cyrus posts thrift shop selfie, telling fans secondhand is the "most sustainable fashion"
Miley Cyrus shared photos of a vintage Tom Ford piece in a thrift store, encouraging fans to shop secondhand.
Zimbabwe drought kills 55 elephants — ironically, in a game park
Elephants are dying in Zimbabwe due to severe droughts, a side effect of the climate crisis.
Exxon Mobil is on trial for allegedly misleading investors about the climate crisis
Exxon Mobil is being sued for allegedly lying to its investors about how safe it is to invest in Exxon Mobil despite looming carbon taxes.
David Attenborough defends Greta Thunberg against her haters
“Greta Thunberg is there because of her passion."
Oprah is eating vegan once a day for the planet, and she's helping you do the same
"I can turn that into a fun exercise."
Environmental group declares bees the most important species on Earth — but they're endangered. Here's how to protect them
Help protect pollinators.
Lebanon wildfires mostly extinguished thanks to help from neighboring countries
Wildfires ravaged Lebanon this week.