Environment

Yes, You've Probably Ingested Microplastics. Now What?

Jun 24, 2024

Yes, You've Probably Ingested Microplastics. Now What?

On general principal, consuming plastic seems like an obvious no-no.

Extravagant Celebrity Flower Arrangements Need to Be Nipped in the Bud

Sep 21, 2023

Extravagant Celebrity Flower Arrangements Need to Be Nipped in the Bud

The cost of extravagant celebrity flower arrangements goes far beyond the price tag.

The FDA Approves Lab-Grown Meat — but What Is It Exactly?

Nov 17, 2022

The FDA Approves Lab-Grown Meat — but What Is It Exactly?

On Nov. 16, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its first evaluation of Upside Foods, a San Francisco-based startup that makes no-kill, lab-grown chicken, finding the meat was safe.

17 Of the Best Sustainable Products to Shop at Target Right Now

Apr 19, 2022

17 Of the Best Sustainable Products to Shop at Target Right Now

Target shoppers, we have big news for you: you can support a greener future one Target run at a time when you add sustainable and eco-friendly products to your red cart.

7 Coral-Reef-Safe Sunscreens That Will Protect You and the Ocean

Mar 30, 2022

7 Coral-Reef-Safe Sunscreens That Will Protect You and the Ocean

If you've seen the distinction "reef safe" on your sunscreen, you've likely questioned its meaning, and we're here to help.

Before You See Don't Look Up, Watch All of Leonardo DiCaprio's Environmental Documentaries

Dec 15, 2021

Before You See Don't Look Up, Watch All of Leonardo DiCaprio's Environmental Documentaries

Leonardo DiCaprio may be best known as an Oscar-winning actor, but outside of his blockbuster movies, he's incredibly passionate about the environment and the effects of climate change.

These Straws Are Going to Change the Environment — and Your Life!

Jun 11, 2021

These Straws Are Going to Change the Environment — and Your Life!

Single-use plastics contribute to 40 percent of ocean pollution, according to Greenpeace.

Change Starts With Voting: Bill Nye Talks Climate Change and Sustainability on a Grand Scale

Apr 2, 2021

Change Starts With Voting: Bill Nye Talks Climate Change and Sustainability on a Grand Scale

Class is in session and Bill Nye, aka the Science Guy, is here to teach us an important lesson on being mindful of our environmental impact by doing more with less.

Are Sheet Masks Nearing the End? Sustainability Experts Weigh In on This "Imperative" Shift

Mar 23, 2021

Are Sheet Masks Nearing the End? Sustainability Experts Weigh In on This "Imperative" Shift

The beauty industry as a whole is incredibly wasteful.

SZA Is Busy Fighting For Climate Justice, but Don't Worry, Her Album Is Still on the Way

Mar 5, 2021

SZA Is Busy Fighting For Climate Justice, but Don't Worry, Her Album Is Still on the Way

SZA has the answers you've been searching for.

Inuit Activist Maatalii Okalik Is Out to Save Her Culture — and the Climate

Oct 21, 2020

Inuit Activist Maatalii Okalik Is Out to Save Her Culture — and the Climate

Maatalii Okalik, 31, the former National Inuit Youth Council president and one of the subjects in Nat Geo Wild's new documentary The Last Ice, has been a political advocate for Indigenous peoples around the world for years.

Bring the Spirit of Sustainability Into the Holiday Season With These Green Gifts

Oct 20, 2020

Bring the Spirit of Sustainability Into the Holiday Season With These Green Gifts

It's 2020, and shopping sustainably should be at the top of your to-do list, especially during the holiday season.