CONSERVATION

Bees Are Now Legally Fish in California—And That’s Good News for Bees

Thanks in part to a snail, California bees are fish. No, this isn’t a Mad Lib.

Leonardo DiCaprio at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2020.

Meet Leo—A Critically Endangered Tree Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

Thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental activism, there’s now a critically endangered species named in his honor.

Rhinos need to be relocated in order to survive.

Transporting Rhinos Upside-Down Is 'Vital' to Their Conservation

Seeing a rhino hanging upside-down from a helicopter might make you uncomfortable, but it's indisputably a good thing for the rhino.

Take a Stand for Causes You Support With the Help of Conscious Step Socks

Conscious Step is a sock and apparel company that wants you to wear what you believe in, whether you support LGBTQ+ rights or want to protect the rainforest.

Rocketbook/SodaStream (Amazon) // AVIcon, Shutterstock (Christmas tree background)

15 Reusable Gifts for Your Eco-Friendliest Friend

From reusable produce bags to shark-shaped tea infusers, here are the best zero-waste products to give this holiday season.

A look at the Global Safety Net's online map application.

Which Places Should We Protect First to Stop Climate Change? This Interactive Map Tells You

Certain lands can store large quantities of carbon (though we also need to cut carbon emissions in the first place).

Compost is delicious trash salad for your soil.

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

The state has expanded its trash pick-up services to accommodate the new policy, but many residents are already composting pros.