Study finds more microplastic in baby poop than in adult
In a recent study published in the American Chemical Society's Environmental Science and Technology Letters,...
Severe droughts cause 14% drop in US hydropower generation
In 2021, electricity production by hydropower plants across the U.S. will reduce by 14% compared to 2020 levels....
Honeybee swarm kills 63 African penguins
Sixty-three endangered African penguins were the victims of a tragic attack last week. The culprits: a swarm...
US and China make big climate pledges at UN General Assembly
Two of the world's largest economies — and by far the largest carbon contributors — have committed to stop...
McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to get more sustainable by 2025
For many of us, what we thought were adorable little toys as youngsters we now view as today’s non-recyclable...
Officials worry COP26 climate conference is at "high risk of failure"
The highly anticipated U.N. climate conference COP26 is at "high risk of failure," according to U.N. Secretary-General...
Extreme heat pushes Biden administration to pursue worker protections
President Biden has directed labor officials to draft laws that will protect workers under extreme heat conditions....
Climate clock ticks out shame for rich nations
Activists in New York are trying to shame rich countries into keeping an expensive promise to the Global...
Coral reef capacity has declined by 50% since the 1950s
A recent study published by One Earth has revealed the troubled state of coral reefs globally and their...
What causes zombie plants?
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism...
Failing to curb emissions puts Earth on "catastrophic pathway"
According to a new United Nations report, the world will face catastrophic weather events unless governments cut...
High PFAS levels associated with breastfeeding issues
A study of 1,286 pregnant women found that those with high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Los Angeles County to begin phasing out oil and gas drilling
When people think of Los Angeles, celebrities and fast cars probably come to mind before oil and gas drilling....
The world is failing to limit global warming
A newly released assessment by Climate Action Tracker (CAT) shows that nearly every nation has failed to meet a...
Will COP26 be postponed?
Most studies coming out on climate change emphasize the need for immediate action. But now, almost 1,600...
