ENVIRONMENT

California's Wildfires Are Displacing Shelter Pets. Here's How You Can Help Them

More than 40 pets moved from shelters in Sonoma County, California are in need of new homes as wildfires rage across the state.

Mystery Solved: How Thousands of Rubber Bands Got to an Uninhabited Island in Cornwall

Even though there are no people living on Mullion Island off Cornwall in England, rubber bands turn up there by the thousands. Now researchers think they know why.

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London on Ice: The Georgian Frost Fairs Held on the River Thames

During the Little Ice Age, the River Thames froze and gave Londoners a place to hold spectacular carnivals. But climate change has made frost fairs a thing of the past.

Venus Flytraps in Peril: Why Everyone's Favorite Carnivorous Houseplant Is Under Threat

The Venus flytrap is a favorite houseplant, but its ubiquity hides a world of threats. Now, some scientists think they have a solution for saving it.

Does the Amazon Rainforest Really Produce 20 Percent of the World's Oxygen?

For years, media outlets have claimed that the Amazon rainforest is responsible for producing 20 percent of the world's oxygen. But is it true?

Fancy Tea Bags Could Be Contaminating Your Cup With Billions of Microplastics

Some fancy tea bags made from silky plastic material diffuse more than tea into your cup. A recent study found they can leach up to 11.6 billion particles of microplastic.

Raffi Wrote a Climate Change Song for Greta Thunberg

“Young People Marching” features lyrics like “Green New Deal, keepin’ it real” and “climate emergency.”

UK Burger King Restaurants Will Stop Giving Plastic Toys With Kids' Meals

Following a petition from young sisters Ella and and Caitlin McEwan, Burger King has agreed to do away with plastic toys in kids' meals.

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Fall Foliage Is Running Late This Year

Fall leaves might end up being even more brilliant than last year, but you’ll have to be a little patient.

15 Things You Can Do to Help Keep Oceans Clean

It's not just enough to enjoy our oceans—we also have to help keep them clean. Here are 15 ways you can pitch in.

McDonald’s Is Testing Out Plastic-Free Restaurants in Germany and Canada

Sustainability innovations include grass-made burger wrappings, edible waffle cups as condiment containers, and more.

15 Easy Ways You Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

With some simple switches—whether it's picking up your bike or closing the curtains—you can start practicing carbon footprint-reducing habits today.

Michigan Is Taking a Cue From Bob Ross and Planting Thousands of Happy Little Trees

Bob Ross made a living painting “happy little trees,” but in Michigan, his legacy has been transferred from the canvas to real-life happy trees in nature.

Target and Walmart Are Running Car Seat Recycling Events Throughout September

You’ll get a little more than a pat on the back if you help Target and Walmart try to save the environment.

Switzerland Has a Unique Way of Trying to Save a Prized Glacier: Wrap It in Blankets

Believe it or not, that’s not even the weirdest way scientists have proposed to halt glacial melting.

7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Save the Amazon Rainforest

Feeling frustrated and powerless while the Amazon fires rage on in Brazil? Here’s what you can do from afar.

11 Secrets of Storm Chasers

Pursuing extreme weather isn't for the faint of heart. Three professionals talk about tornadoes, hurricanes, and the perils of flying houses.

This London Pub Might Be the Most Ethical Bar in the World

We've all read about the current climate crisis and have wondered what we can do to prevent it from getting worse. East London pub owner Randy Rampersad is doing his part in a big way.

California Sets Regulations for Diners Bringing Their Own Reusable Containers to Restaurants

For diners who want to reduce their waste while eating out, California just passed a law that makes it safer to use personal containers for restaurant leftovers.

A Project in India Is Turning Discarded Fishing Nets Into Surfboards to Reduce Ocean Plastic

The fishing nets, which contribute greatly to ocean plastic waste, are living a new, eco-friendly life.

San Francisco International Airport Bans Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Don’t forget your reusable water bottle if you’re planning a trip in or out of the San Francisco airport after August 19.

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Catchy Jingle Aims to Raise Awareness Around the Fatbergs Clogging South Australia's Sewers

Fatbergs—lumps of trash and congealed grease that form in city sewers—are a nuisance. One Australian water company is tackling them with a catchy jingle.

Tiny Toiletries Are Starting to Check Out of Hotel Chains

The miniature shampoo and conditioner bottles are increasingly being phased out for environmental reasons.

Interactive Map Shows You Which Endangered Species Is Native to Your State

Endangered species can be found in all parts of the country. This map will show you which threatened animal is living in your home state.

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