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50 years ago, a Californian saved 70,000 acres of redwoods. Now he wants to...

Ask about Dave Van de Mark in the communities bordering Redwood National & State Parks, and many people will tell you that the seventy-nine-year-old photographer is a living legend.In June of...

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ER doctor in Canada writes 'climate change' on patient's chart in an...

As record-breaking heat and out-of-control wildfires raged in the beautiful Canadian province of British Columbia this past summer, people started arriving to the emergency room of Kootenay Lake...

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Man becomes a real life Aladdin—flying carpet and all

Sometimes magic happens in real life. And when it does, it has all the makings of a viral video. People walking the streets of Dubai got to watch in delight as Aladdin effortlessly glided through the...

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17 of the funniest photos from the Comedy Pet Photo Awards

A few weeks ago, Upworthy shared the hilarious winners of the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards and the winner was a well-timed shot of a monkey who appears to have hurt the family jewels on a...

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People shared the small changes they made that improved their lives in big ways

In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear notes that “your outcomes are a lagging measure of your habits … you get what you repeat.” Basically, if you want to predict where your life is leading, take a...

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Idioms from around the world that become hilarious when translated into English

You probably know what it means to hit the hay, tie the knot or buy a lemon. Maybe you’ve already killed two birds with one stone today, so effortlessly that it was a piece of cake. But to a...

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7 eco-friendly gifts that are kind to the planet

Want to do your part to be kinder to the environment and also shop for your loved ones this holiday? Take a look at this list of eco-friendly products that include long-lasting, plastic-free,...

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Ever wondered how a hippo gets its teeth cleaned? It's even cuter than you...

Fun fact: Hippos can have anywhere from 38-44 teeth. That means up to 44 chances of a cavity. And with the daily servings of healthy fruits and vegetables that they receive at the zoo, odds are...

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Dumpster diver's videos highlight the obscene amount of perfectly good stuff...

Do you ever think about how we live in a world that is perfectly capable of producing enough food and basic necessities for every human on the planet, and yet there are still millions upon millions...

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This mobile company is changing wireless for GOOD - here is how

The holiday season is a great time to spread kindness to loved ones and strangers alike. That’s not just common sense, it’s science. Research suggests that people are happier when they can see their...

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Once a year, capybaras at this Japanese zoo are treated to a fully immersive...

Capybaras might be known as the world’s largest rodent, but they are also experts on the finer things in life. Especially the ones that reside in Japanese zoos, who every year get to soak in a warm,...

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People cast their vote for which fictional character would make the best...

A recent thread on Ask Reddit posed the question: Which fictional character would make a great U.S.A. president? Some answers were simple and lighthearted. Others were drawn out and thoughtful. Some...

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College student puts items under a microscope on TikTok, and it's hard to...

Ever wondered what an espresso looked like under a microscope? How about a pumpkin? Octopus sucker? Thanks to pharm tech college student and TikTok star of science Justice Dodson, all of your...

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The amount of joy this guy gets from watching trains has TikTok completely...

There is truly no end to the bizarre and delightful pockets of TikTok. Whether you’re watching someone put literally anything under a microscope, discovering how to make oreo mug cake or enjoying the...

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Watching this kind woman clean homes for free is its own form of therapy

Ever watched a cleaning TikTok? Man, are they satisfying. There’s nothing like seeing the grubby bathroom getting scrubbed and buffed into something spa worthy. It’s just so cathartic. Is there such a...

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'Whale nerd' zoologist says 'mind completely blown' filming 1,000 fin whales...

Conor Ryan has seen his fair share of whales, and his Twitter handle—@whale_nerd—isn't just a cutesy nickname. Ryan was just 14 years old when he published his first peer-reviewed scientific paper on...

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10 things that made us smile this week

Hey all! Welcome to Upworthy's weekly roundup of delights from around the internet. This week's list features a little of everything—gorgeous music, cute kids, adorable animals, hope for the planet...

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A grocery store added climate impact to its receipts and people immediately...

A new program from Norway shows that when you educate people and give them the ability to make sustainable choices, many will do the right thing.Oda, the most popular online grocer in Norway (formerly...

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Over 200 new animal species have been discovered, and some have pretty...

It’s true that much of our wildlife is in danger. Like, an alarmingly large amount. In 2021 alone, 22 species were declared extinct in the United States. And globally, Earth is facing what scientists...

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Spin your own sustainable music with the Recycled Records beat machine

You’re walking down the sidewalk, earbuds in, listening to your favorite hip-hop beats. As your head bobs to the sounds, the sun warms your back. It’s a perfect day.When the chorus hits, the empty...

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T-Mobile sets another industry-leading goal to achieve net-zero emissions by...

We’ve all been hearing urgent warnings from scientists, government, and corporate leaders on the need to limit the planet's global temperature warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to avoid the most...

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Ammonia will ​​play a major role in fighting climate change

The world economy runs on maritime shipping. More than 80% of international goods by volume are transported by ships, which together weave the essential fabric of the global supply chain.But all of...

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Women working in Africa’s cocoa farms have received business education...

Cocoa, the key ingredient found in your favorite chocolate bar, has been a highly revered food product throughout human history. It’s been used for religious ceremonies in Peru, royal feasts in...

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Educating women is the fastest way to combat climate change

We all want the world to be better and what better place to start than at home? Enter: Wildgrid, an all-female team providing education and empowering women to “electrify” their homes. Why women?...

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Easy (and free!) ways to save the ocean

The ocean covers over 71% of the Earth’s surface and serves as our planet’s heart. Ocean currents circulate vital heat, moisture, and nutrients around the globe to influence and regulate our climate,...

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The Carbon Savings Account™ is the key to a greener and wealthier future

Implementing simple energy- and water-efficiency upgrades in US households would save nearly $200B per year in residential utility bills.Unfortunately, these upgrades are often unaffordable or...

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