Only 1% of global rivers contribute 80% of riverine plastic pollution to oceans
A new study published in Science Advances has found that 1,000 rivers, or 1% of rivers globally, contribute approximately...
Can paint eat smog? Volkswagen thinks so.
People in cities like London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and Bristol may notice a new series...
We need to talk about the environmental impact of marijuana
Happy 420, everyone! Today is April 20, often known as the unofficial holiday when many people celebrate and enjoy...
Barrels of toxic DDT discovered off the coast of California
David Valentine, a marine scientist at the University of California, has discovered barrels of DDT on the ocean...
Leaking wastewater pond causes state of emergency in Florida
A leak in a wastewater pond caused a state of emergency in Manatee County, Florida last weekend. More than 300...
Students design skateboard wheels made from chewing gum
Chewing gum: it's a type of plastic pollution that we’re just not talking about enough. Most modern chewing gums...
Texas lawsuit fights environmental racism in highway expansion project
Starting in the years after World War II, Black neighborhoods around the U.S. were destroyed and replaced with...
The Australian government unveils plan to end plastic pollution
The Australian federal government has launched the National Plastics Plan, which seeks to deal with plastic pollution...
Los Angeles activist inspires others by cleaning up Eaton Canyon
Thunderstorms, snow, 117°F temperatures and even ash falling from the sky couldn’t keep Edgar McGregor from...
Wood-burning stoves can triple particulate matter levels in homes
A recent study published in the journal Atmosphere shows that wood-burning stoves are harmful to air quality and...
1% of global population causes 50% of all carbon pollution emitted by the aviation industry
Recent research published in Global Environmental Change has revealed that only 1% of people cause half...
U.S. contributes 5 times more ocean plastic than previous estimates
The U.S. is contributing up to five times more plastic pollution to the oceans than previously thought, according...
Companies in Japan launch edible single-use bags to save Nara deer
Local companies in Nara, Japan have developed single-use bags made from milk cartons and rice bran that are safe...
Artist creates mesmerizing paintings using coal pollution from local streams
You gaze at a vibrant collision of color. Are you looking at the Earth? Is this bacteria under a microscope? Is...
How 2 gadgets are going to change China — and the world
Pollution. Smog. Dirty air. It's all around us. Sometimes, you can see the pollution hanging in the air. Pollution...
