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Greta Thunberg Named TIME’s Person of the Year for 2019

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg was the most influential person of 2019, according to TIME magazine.

Ryrkaypiy, Russia, Is Being Overrun By Hungry Polar Bears

Without arctic sea ice to hunt on, 60 polar bears have gathered at a Russian village in search of food—and this isn't an anomaly.

New Time-Lapse Shows the Threat Meltwater Lakes Pose to Greenland’s Glaciers

This time-lapse captured in Greenland in July 2018 shows how quickly meltwater lakes can drain and damage glaciers.

China Wants to Build Its Own Version of Yellowstone National Park on Tibetan Plateau

After studying American National Parks like Yellowstone, China will debut the first site in its new national park system on the Tibetan Plateau in 2020.

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5 Clever Ways to Reuse Prescription Bottles

From thrifty organizers to gardening projects, here are some clever ways to upcycle the empty pill bottles in your medicine cabinet at home.

Letting Your Car Warm Up in New Jersey Could Get You a $1000 Fine

New Jersey lawmakers who are concerned about pollution have cracked down on the antiquated practice of warming up vehicles.

This Ingenious Kit Allows You to Turn Used Bottles Into New Soap Dispensers

The Unicow is a kit that turns any bottle destined for the trash into a reusable, wall-mounted liquid soap dispenser.

Sorry, Plant Parents: Study Shows Houseplants Don’t Improve Air Quality

An examination of decades of studies demonstrates that plants don't do much to filter contaminants from the air.

What’s the Difference Between Forests, Woods, and Jungles?

The differences between forests, woods, and jungles aren't exactly an apple trees to orange trees kind of comparison.

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A 120-Year-Old Denmark Lighthouse Rides Away From Coastal Erosion on Rollerblades

When it was built in 1899, more than 650 feet of land separated it from the water. By the 2000s, that number had dwindled to 20.

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.

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