Greta Thunberg says the coronavirus, climate change, and BLM are similarly urgent issues
Like-minded experts agree.
Environment
The UN, WHO, and WWF believe 'emerging infectious diseases are driven by human activities'
Luckily, there are steps we can take for a pandemic-free future.
Tons of single-use PPEs have been discarded into the ocean
With a lifespan of 450 years, these masks are an ecological timebomb given their lasting environmental consequences for our planet,
Donald Trump Jr's trip to hunt endangered sheep in Mongolia cost taxpayers $75,000
The trip was originally thought to have cost $17,704, but new documents show that it actually cost taxpayers $75,000.
Trump opens marine national monument to commercial fishing, rolling back Obama-era protections
President Trump is opening up the waters of a marine national monument to commercial fishing.
Trump's new hunting laws in Alaska could ultimately demolish wildlife habitats
This is the latest in a series of rulings by Trump that are harmful to the environment and the wildlife living in it.
Beachgoers left major litter on Hamptons beaches throughout MDW reopening
Beaches across Southampton reopened this weekend — and promptly shut back down due to excessive littering, among other issues.
Gloves and masks are already polluting the Mediterranean Sea — watch a diver clean up COVID-19's mess
Opération Mer Propre shared a powerful video of a diver cleaning up coronavirus-era masks and gloves from the ocean.
Here's the gross reason people are washing their strawberries in saltwater
Should we be washing our strawberries in saltwater before eating them? A recent viral TikTok video shows why people have decided to start doing it.
California's poppy bloom is so bright, it can be spotted by NASA's satellites
The images are incredible, especially if you're stuck inside.
Wuhan bans eating wild animals, declaring the city a 'wildlife sanctuary'
The Chinese city at the center of the global coronavirus pandemic has banned the eating of wild animals and offered cash incentives to local farmers to stop the breeding of exotic livestock.
Jane Goodall on the coronavirus: "The trouble is the kind of political leaders we have"
The primatologist and noted environmentalist hopes this tragedy serves as a "wake-up call" for the masses.
Beachgoers left 13,000 pounds of trash on Florida's Cocoa Beach after it reopened
Littering in Cocoa Beach, which only reopened on April 21, can now land offenders with a $250 fine.
A record-breaking May snowstorm is about to freeze the Northeast
Don't put away those snow boots just yet.
Here's why you don't need to wear gloves to the grocery store
Single-use gloves are not only wasteful, but also unnecessary for grocery trips.
During the pandemic, unemployed workers in Pakistan have been hired to plant trees
As many have lost their job during the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan is assigning unemployed workers to plant trees to reforest their landscapes.
Unfortunately, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could be record-breaking
Unusually high winds and warm water temperatures are indicate the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the absolute worst on record.
Rare turtles nest on Thailand beaches at record-breaking rate, due to coronavirus beach closures
In Phuket, Thailand, rare leatherback sea turtles have been taking advantage of the tourist-free beaches, and are nesting at unprecedented rates.
Two years early, Sweden shuts down its final coal-fired power plant
Sweden just shuttered its last remaining coal-fired power plant, two years ahead of schedule.
Greta Thunberg donates $100,000 award to help children affected by COVID-19
Greta and UNICEF are starting a fund to help children in poverty who are affected by the coronavirus.
Flamingos turn Mumbai pink as population booms during lockdown
Flamingos are migrating to Mumbai in India in larger numbers than usual thanks to the coronavirus lockdown.
Here's why scientists believe the hole in the ozone layer over Arctic has closed
It was a welcome surprise.
Cats are seriously loving Samsung's new reusable TV boxes
Samsung's new reusable boxes can be transformed into anything from cardboard kitten homes to bookshelves, and even tiny end tables.
These Lions in South Africa Are Seriously Loving the Coronavirus Quarantine
These South African lions are uncharacteristically relaxed during the coronavirus quarantine, without humans walking through Kruger National Park.
Public transportation is now free in Luxembourg
Luxembourg just launched free public transport across the country, on buses, trains, and trams.
Dolphins return to Italy's ports amidst coronavirus lockdown
Dolphins were spotted swimming in the port of Cagliari as ship traffic came to a halt.
4 koalas and baby joey released back into wild following Australia bushfires
These lucky koalas were rescued, and have just been released back into the wild.
Himalayas visible from 100 miles away as air quality improves during coronavirus lockdowns
India's drastic air quality improvements have cleared up skies, making the Himalayan mountains visible from more than 100 miles away.
With Yosemite closed to visitors, bears and other animals take over
Bear sightings have "quadrupled," according to employees who live at Yosemite National Park.
With most people quarantined, animals are taking over cities
It's their world now.
Conservation groups and health experts ask WHO to permanently close live animal markets
The coronavirus originated in a wet market in China, and experts want them shut down.
The dairy industry is dumping truckloads of milk — and it’s hurting fish
Unpasteurized milk entering the water system could kill fish.
COVID-19 could cause the greatest emissions dive the world has seen since World War II
Experts predict emission drops could reach World War II levels.
Without the usual crowds, sea turtles have started hatching on Brazil's empty beaches
Without man, nature is thriving.
Masks and gloves are being littered in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak
Please, don't do this.
Mexico moves toward banning animal testing after unanimous Senate vote
Mexico is on track to ban animal testing.
Water in Venice canals goes crystal clear amidst coronavirus lockdown
Venice is in lockdown due to the coronavirus, and the city's murky canals are now clear.
Coronavirus causes decline in air pollution across Northern Italy
Italy is experiencing a significant decline in air pollution.
Greta Thunberg launches #ClimateStrikeOnline amidst coronavirus: How to participate
Greta Thunberg's weekly climate strike is going digital — and she wants you to participate.
Turtles who eat 14 pieces of plastic have a 50 percent chance of dying, study finds
A new study found that turtles who eat 14 pieces of plastic are 50 percent likely to die.
CO2 power sector emissions significantly dropped in 2019, thanks to slow shift away from coal
Shifting away from coal and towards renewables helped the Earth's CO2 emissions go slightly down in 2019.
Starbucks bans personal mugs as precaution amidst the coronavirus
Starbucks locations in the U.S. and Canada are preventing customers from getting drinks in their personal to-go cups to be safe during the coronavirus.
California bill could shut down SeaWorld by banning dolphin and whale captivity
“We should not rely on cruel and inhumane treatment of any creature simply for our entertainment,” said Senator Galgiani of California.
Coronavirus quarantine causes Chinese pollution levels to go down
China's nitrogen dioxide pollution levels have temporarily gone down, partly due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The fossil fuel industry is driving polar bears to cannibalism
Polar bear cannibalism is being observed more frequently as of late — in large part due to oil and gas drilling in the Arctic.
Ride-hailing apps actually cause more emissions than they displace, according to new report
Ride-sharing apps have actually created more pollution than they've displaced, a new report finds.
Antarctica heatwave melts 20 percent of snow on Eagle Island's ice caps
Antarctica recently experienced a concerning heatwave, which melted 20 percent of snow on one island.
Donald Trump Jr. granted permit to hunt grizzly bear in Alaska
Donald Trump Jr. has been granted a permit to hunt an endangered grizzly bear in Alaska.
Greta Thunberg Meets Her "Role Model" Malala Yousafzai
Greta and Malala have so much in common — including being fans of one another.
Tesla is cutting down 92 hectares of trees to build a new factory in Berlin
Tesla has been granted absolute permission to complete its latest project: clearing trees to build a new factory in Germany.