Bald eagles are protected under federal law, and harming or killing one can carry severe penalties. Here's what the law says, including potential fines and prison time.

Colossal Biosciences announced a new partnership with the University of Tasmania to combat devil facial tumour disease, a contagious cancer that has devastated the Tasmanian devil since it was first ...

A judge has blocked a proposed ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase soda. Here's what the ruling means for recipients and ...

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If you’re a parent of a baby in diapers, you probably have a lot on your mind right now. One of those things is probably changing diapers — and another is probably the sheer amount of money you spend ...

As more and more people grow aware of the leather industry's effects on the environment and on animals, the market for cruelty-free alternatives keeps growing. Not only that, but so many brands are ...

Most of us have heard the term “fracking” and know that it has serious implications for our environment and, potentially, public health. However, ask anyone on the street to list those implications ...

There’s a reason that so many toys are made from plastic these days. Plastic is durable, washable, sturdy, and as evidenced by the islands of it currently floating in the Pacific Ocean, plentiful. As ...

Although most tiny homes contain less than 400 square feet of living space, many are finding themselves craving that simpler, minimalist lifestyle. Tiny homes only have a few of the usual ...

The health and wellness clothing giant Lululemon recently unveiled a plant-based nylon shirt, months after it set an emissions record in a single year. Lululemon is an activewear favorite, and it’s ...

However, they typically do absolutely nothing for the planet. In fact, the environmental impact of golf courses is truly outrageous, from the construction to upkeep and beyond. There are many ways in ...

Silicone is essentially the polymer of a thousand uses. Unlike plastic, which is one of the most persistent pollutants on the planet, silicone’s heat-resistant properties make it a far more durable ...