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A pink dove died of fume inhalation. Here's why it's reigniting discussion around so-called gender reveals.
The loss of the pigeon reignited discussion of these sex-reveal celebrations, as that’s been the theory behind the bird being dyed pink and released.
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Is going vegan really the way to stop climate change? Here's why some say it’s better than 'cutting down on your flights or buying an electric car.'
Animal agriculture is one of the largest sources of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s how to be part of the solution.
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Billie Eilish explains her climate anxiety: 'It makes me want to barf all over the floor'
The 21-year-old singer shares her own contributions to the fight against climate change.
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Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the planet? It’s complicated.
The answer depends on many factors — especially when it comes to how you toss your tree after the holiday season.
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This is the best and worst toilet paper for the planet
“The vast majority of consumers don’t give their toilet paper purchase a lot of thought, because it’s pretty unbelievable that it’s fueling such devastating forest loss — something you use for a few seconds and then flush,” says the NRDC.
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Obesity risk in middle-aged women linked to air pollution in new study
There may be a surprising factor contributing to higher weight in middle-aged women: air pollution.
Yahoo LifeThese are the best — and worst — lightbulbs for the planet
“Going from an incandescent to an LED is like replacing a car that gets 25 miles per gallon with another one that gets 130,” says one expert. Learn more about how your lightbulb choices effect the environment.
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How one woman is empowering leaders in Puerto Rico to spearhead their own hurricane recovery efforts: ‘The communities are saving themselves’
After Hurricane Fiona, Adi Martínez-Roman opens up about the destruction in Puerto Rico and her mission to empower community leadership on the island.
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Climate change disasters are a disability rights issue. Here's why.
Disability rights activists have a message for all climate change organizers: Always include people with disabilities in the conversation.
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People are swearing off air travel because of climate anxiety
A growing number of people are pledging to go flight-free to reduce their carbon footprint.
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I moved from L.A. to Western New York because of climate change and spent $82,000 making my new home eco-friendly. Here’s how and why.
"It became clear that moving to a climate-refuge city wasn’t enough; we needed to go net-zero, and we needed to do it in an old house," writes the author.
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How parents can help kids process scary news, according to experts
Experts say that parents can help kids process and discuss sensitive news events without causing anxiety. Here's how.
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Leah Thomas — a.k.a. eco activist Green Girl Leah — on finding balance: 'I'm not just a walking environmental billboard'
Environmentalist Leah Thomas manages her mental and physical health with naps and plant-based eating.
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How much trash are you contributing to the environment each day? See for yourself.
How much trash are you dumping on Mother Earth? Learn about your output — and how to limit it — in honor of Earth Day.
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Climate change will make your allergies worse: Study
Climate change has already extended the duration and severity of allergy season and will increase pollen emissions by as much as 40% in the United States over the coming decades, a new study concludes.
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New York bill enlists fashion industry in fight against climate change
A bill, which has been introduced in both houses of the New York state legislature, would require large clothing companies to disclose and reduce their environmental footprints.
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Meet the young Black farmers fighting environmental food injustice: 'Sustainability is about longevity'
"If we are to create a society that values Black life, we cannot ignore the role of food and land."
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What are temperature blankets? Activists reimagine knitting trend as climate change tapestry.
Activists behind The Tempestry Project explain how they've turned the popular knitting project into data representation of climate change.
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How bovine emissions — aka cow belches — are contributing to climate change
Bovine emissions emit methane and cause acid rain. But cutting back on your meat and dairy consumption — and especially going vegan — can make a positive impact. Here's how.
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Your holiday 'free returns' may be part of over 5 billion pounds of landfill waste: 'Mother Earth foots the bill'
It might seem counterintuitive for companies to junk their own products, but, experts explain, the high expense of dealing with returns actually makes it more profitable to not deal with them at all.
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Why model Quannah Chasinghorse fights for Indigenous visibility: ‘We’ve always been a stereotype, a mascot’
“There are always Indigenous people showing up, doing the work, and I don’t think we get enough recognition,” the model says about her efforts in the climate crisis.
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Ginger Zee says reusing clothing is 'one of the easiest ways to reduce your footprint.' Here's what experts say.
The fashion industry is responsible for nearly 4 percent of the global greenhouse-gas emission total — the same amount as France, Germany and the United Kingdom combined.
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Climate change and pollution make allergies worse: 'Like pouring salt on the wound'
Studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased rates of asthma, hay fever and other allergy issues.
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Kristen Bell says she doesn't shower often for environmental reasons. Experts weigh in.
Kristen Bell says she doesn't shower often because of the environment. Experts weigh in on how much water one can actually save by adjusting our bathing habits.
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Why young people of color are leading the fight to save planet Earth
Find motivation in the fight to save our planet by looking toward those who are leading the charge: a diverse array of youth activists who understand that the only way to see and advocate for climate-justice issues is through an intersectional lens.
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How an indigenous climate-justice advocate, 18, got her start: ‘I was raised with that lens of taking care of Mother Earth’
Xiye Bastida talks about how her childhood in Mexico inspired her activism after moving to New York.