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....
Even the most remote islands are victims of plastic pollution
Plastic hasn’t taken much more than a century to conquer the entire world. Since plastic’s invention in 1907,...
Textile artist Bisa Butler illustrates history by repurposing fabrics into portrait quilts
While the fashion industry continues to take a hit as one that contributes heavily to the pollution of the planet,...
Almost all U.S. national parks have polluted air
Sure, we know that cities can be congested and polluted, but at least we have the national parks to escape to when...
Amsterdam announces plan to ban all polluting cars by 2030
On Thursday, the city of Amsterdam announced its plan to replace all gasoline and diesel-powered cars and motorcycles...
This backpack is made from locally sourced cork and recycled materials
The world’s landfills are piling up. While we hear a lot about how the fashion industry contributes to this problem,...
Second Nature transforms abandoned fishing nets into 3D-printed seashells and bowls
Did you know that ghost nets are considered among the deadliest ocean debris in the world? The term refers not...
The Phox V2 water filter fights plastic pollution
While water filters solve problems by cutting plastic waste and removing nasties from our drinks, they add to environmental...
Carnival Corporation is polluting oceans while on probation
The popular cruise liner Carnival was charged in 2016 for excess ocean pollution, yet the company is still breaking...
Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollution
When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re...
Water pollution is rampant in streams across Europe
Europe is facing a large-scale water pollution crisis. A new study from Greenpeace revealed that pesticides and...
London becomes the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
London is officially the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The zone, which is active all hours...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
Tesla hit with $86K fine for violating emission standards in California
Tesla just had to shell out thousands of dollars after losing a lawsuit over air pollution. The car company was...
EU moves forward with its plastic ban
The European Union is moving forward with its plastic ban initiative. The EU just signed off on a plan that will...
Teens exposed to air pollution more likely to experience psychotic episodes, new study says
Air pollution may have more long-term effects on teens than previously thought. A new study conducted in the U.K....
Anti-pollution skincare products: Everything you need to know
Anti-pollution skincare products are the latest trend in the skincare industry. As people battle an increasingly...
Energy-efficient light bulb production could take a major hit
The production of energy-efficient light bulbs could be hurt by a new proposal. The Trump administration is looking...
The problem with coffee pods and the eco-friendly alternatives to use instead
Many Americans have become accustomed to using single-serving brewers to make their morning cup of coffee. Not...
Truman’s wants to reduce single-use plastics in the household cleaner industry
The household cleaning aisle at the store features dozens of spray cleaners for different surfaces, and the ingredient...
Air pollution is killing Europeans at an alarming rate
New research reveals that 800,000 people die prematurely from air pollution in Europe each year. A previous study...
Water pollution inspires the Lake Erie Bill of Rights to improve water quality
Residents of Toledo are fighting back against water pollution in Lake Erie. Residents in the Ohio town voted on...
Plastic pollution is causing reproductive problems for ocean wildlife
Plastic pollution is becoming a major problem for ocean wildlife. Organisms that ingest plastics are subject to...
Oceans are dubbed the ‘ultimate sink’ for plastic waste
Plastic waste has officially reached the deepest levels of the world's oceans, which are now being dubbed as the...