Study shows denim microfibers are polluting our waters
A new study shows that jeans are releasing up to 56,000 denim microfibers per wash into lakes and oceans. The study,...
Consumer Reports finds high arsenic level in Whole Foods bottled water
New Consumer Reports tests determined that some bottled water manufactured by Whole Foods contains potentially...
Discarded COVID-19 masks are now littering seas and oceans
In May, the French nonprofit Opération Mer Propre reported collecting several used face masks within waves of...
UN releases World Water Development Report 2020
Climate change further challenges the world’s overstretched water resources, ultimately threatening all aspects...
ciguë creates a hotel room of the future that emphasizes water recycling
For the Hôtel Métropole exhibition at the Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Parisian design collective ciguë recently showcased...
Craft beer waste saves Montana town $1M for wastewater treatment
A Montana town has found a money-saving solution to its sewage and wastewater treatment expenses, thanks to a nearby...
EWG warns ‘forever chemicals’ are contaminating US drinking water at levels far worse than expected
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, persist in the environment,...
IUCN finds ocean oxygen levels dropping at record rates
Marine life is in serious trouble if ocean oxygen levels continue to plummet. A new report by the International...
Excessive road salt threatens public health and wildlife
Many people and municipalities turn to road salt to de-ice wintry streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, road salt...
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...
A solar-powered catamaran with a built-in plastic clean-up system sets sail off the coast of Ibiza
Tourists from all over the world flock to Spain's coastal regions throughout the year; however, the rising amount...
Canada unveils its first chemical-free public outdoor pool and it's gorgeous
Toronto-based architects, gh3* have just unveiled a stunning chemical-free natural pool in the city of Edmonton,...
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...
Award-winning Geographies of Urban Filth rethinks waste in cities
Developed cities around the world go to great lengths to hide their waste and sewage systems from view by hiding...
Chevron spills 800,000 gallon of oil and water in California
Major oil corporation Chevron spilled 800,000 gallons of crude oil and water into a dry creek in Southern California....
Whiskey spill in Kentucky kills thousands of fish
Two Jim Beam warehouses in Kentucky erupted in flames last week, spilling nearly 45,000 barrels of bourbon into...
Arsenic found in bottled water sold at major retailers
Multiple studies have found arsenic in bottled water sold around the country. Major companies Whole Foods and Keurig...
Floridians break world record for largest underwater cleanup
The coastal city of Deerfield, Florida made headlines this weekend for hosting the world’s largest underwater...
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...
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...
Jaden Smith launches Water Box to aid with the Flint water crisis
For the past three years, the First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church has been battling the Flint water crisis...
Essential eco-friendly fixtures to incorporate into your home
Being a steward of the environment means evaluating how many resources you and your family consume and consistently...
7 ways to conserve water and reduce your water footprint
When it comes to conserving water, making small changes can have a huge impact. But many of us don’t really think...
Magical rainbow swamp goes viral
Earlier this week, Brent Rossen posted a photo on Reddit that his girlfriend took of a rainbow swamp, and within...
Valuable wetlands are disappearing 3 times faster than forests, new study warns
Wetlands around the world are disappearing at an alarming rate. New research shows that these valuable ecosystems...
Hurricane Florence could cause dangerous floods of toxic sludge and animal waste
Torrential rains are not the only thing Hurricane Florence will bring once it hits landfall. The massive storm...
Pipeline leaks 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into Indiana river
An oil company based out of Texas has confessed to a faulty pipeline leaking 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into an...
Indonesia mobilizes 20,000 citizens to clean up plastic pollution
Indonesia wastes upward of 10 billion plastic bags every year, making it the second highest polluter of plastic...
UK bag tariff halves plastic bag marine litter, reduces sales of plastic bags by 86%
Following a 5p charge per bag, the sale of plastic bags in the U.K. has fallen by 86 percent, according to reports...
Only 13% of Earth's oceans remain untouched by humans — for now
Only 13 percent of the planet's oceans are unaffected by human activities, such as fishing and pollution, according...