Light pollution, habitat loss and pesticides push fireflies toward extinction
There are more than 2,000 species of fireflies, and scientists are sounding the alarm that some of these species...
12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019
For folks who read — and write — about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. Between rainforest...
The largest green wall in Europe will absorb 8 tons of air pollution per year
Located in London, U.K., the Citicape House by Sheppard Robson will feature a 40,000-square-foot green wall, the...
Study reveals “ugly sweaters” add to the plastic pollution problem
Many Americans attend ugly Christmas sweater parties. But in Britain, there’s even an annual Christmas Jumper...
Dutch company collects plastic pollution from rivers to make parks and products
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, with piles of debris along coastlines, on roadsides, in landfills and...
Architects design giant air purifying towers to fight Delhi’s air pollution
According to WHO, air quality in India’s capital of Delhi is among the worst in the world and is the fifth leading...
To reduce air pollution, New Delhi restricts cars to alternate days on the road
Air pollution in New Delhi has reached its worst levels this year, prompting the Indian government to legislate...
Sead Pod offers grassroots solution to air pollution and global warming
Gardening should be good for the environment, adding oxygen to the air, nutrients to the soil and filtering water...
The Ocean Cleanup reveals the Interceptor to remove plastic pollution from rivers
After recently announcing its first success at collecting plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The...
Research finds heart attacks and strokes surge on high pollution days in England
A new study published by King’s College London (KCL) reports that elevated levels of air pollution contribute...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
Golden State bans hotel mini-toiletries in effort to minimize waste
To reduce the impact of plastic waste pollution, California banned hotel and lodging use and distribution of travel-size...
Microplastics accelerate cell death at 3 times the normal rate, study says
Researchers from the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht recently announced that cells exposed to microplastics...
Good Clothing releases capsule collection made from hemp and organic cotton
Manufacturing is bad for the planet in general, and the textile industry is one of the leading producers of manufacturing...
NRPA and Coca-Cola partner to install trash traps to clean Atlanta waterways
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), which is the leading nonprofit dedicated to the advancement...
Psychedelic installation in NYC spotlights environmental issues with immersive art
The call for environmental awareness and action has been given a new voice in a visually stunning art installation...
Scientists warn we are now entering the plastic age
A recent study reports plastic pollution has deposited itself into our fossil record. Water bottles, lunch bags...
Babylegs — the inexpensive, educational way to monitor ocean plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a frequent topic around the planet, especially when referencing marine life and water pollution....
Geothermal-powered bus station will use anti-smog blocks to fight pollution
The Polish city of Lublin will soon be home to an environmentally friendly bus station that not only offers a new...
Athlete and activist runs across the US to raise awareness of plastic pollution
Sam Bencheghib, a 22-year-old athlete and environmental activist, has kicked off his effort to become the first...
Nature’s silent soldiers aiding in the fight against air pollution
Cities should be planting more trees, but the reasons why may be more complicated than you think. As it turns out,...
Giant totems in Poland warn against climate change catastrophe
In the heart of Poznań, Poland, artist Alicja Biała and architect Iwo Borkowicz have installed Totemy, a series...
Paris bans up to 60% of cars amidst record heat wave
As France suffers through a record heat wave, air pollution rates intensify. The solution? A Parisian car ban for...
Air pollution may decrease eggs in women’s ovaries
Air pollution doesn’t only affect your lungs as new research suggests air quality may also be linked to a decrease...
New sensor precisely measures air pollution
Scientists agree that air pollution shortens the lives of many Europeans every year, but they have a hard time...
Electric-powered X Shore boats combine sustainability with luxury Scandinavian design
Promising minimal maintenance, lower operating costs and a gorgeous modern design, Swedish company X Shore is making...
Renewlogy turns low-grade plastic into usable fuels
Renewlogy is a three-way win: it’s a profitable business model, keeps plastic out of the landfills, and produces...
Earliest human air pollution detected in glaciers
Researchers in Peru have discovered some of the earliest evidence of air pollution, and their report reveals new...
Jakarta’s massive bus system pilots electric vehicles
Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, is piloting a program to transition from public buses to electric vehicles....