It was an extraordinary corporate pledge — a promise that not only fit the zeitgeist of an increasingly climate-anxious society, but also sought to reconcile pent-up guilt over mounting plastic waste.

This Barbie is an environmentalist. And a prankster. “Splash” and “Wall Street” star Daryl Hannah helped carry out a Barbie-themed “hoax” that duped several media outlets into believing she was the ...

This Barbie is an environmentalist. And a prankster. "Splash" and "Wall Street" star Daryl Hannah helped carry out a Barbie-themed "hoax" that duped several media outlets into believing she was the ...

A fake campaign by environmental activists said Barbie-maker Mattel would go plastic-free by 2030. The stunt duped some news outlets. I almost fell for it, too. Mattel has previously pledged to use ...

These days, everyone’s talking about Barbie—both the film and the toy—including climate activists. One group called Barbie Liberation Organization even took the opportunity to take a swing at toy ...