Living near Superfund sites could shorten life expectancy by 1 year
Millions of Americans are exposed to toxic waste by living close to Superfund sites. There are more than 1,300...
Cora Ball emulates natural filtering of coral to remove toxic microfibers from your washing machine
Microfiber is a word that many of us have grown familiar with, as it is listed on many clothing descriptors. Only...
Groundbreaking study confirms neonicotinoids are toxic to songbirds
The controversial insecticides known as neonicotinoids don't just harm bees - according to new research conducted...
This startup is training crows to throw away cigarette butt litter
Did you know that cigarettes take twelve years to decompose on average? That's a big problem, as they are the most...
Chicago drinking fountains have been running non-stop for months, and the reason why is infuriating
For the past few months, drinking fountains in Chicago have been running non-stop because the water pipes there...
Researchers find sunscreen becomes toxic when exposed to chlorine
Most of us are quick to reach for our sunscreen before heading outdoors in the summer, but that might not be a...
New map reveals the world's most toxic countries
Just about every country in the world grapples with pollution, no matter how rich or poor they are. But you may...
Air Pollution Levels in China Reach 20 Times the Safe Limit for Human Health
China is known for having some of the world’s worst air pollution, but air quality in the country recently hit...
Stop the Cove Point Natural Gas Terminal From Exporting Our Energy Independence!
By allowing Cove Point Export Terminal to be built, the U.S. would be forfeiting energy independence and committing...
Benton Farmer Near Proposed Path of Atlantic Sunrise Gas Pipeline Speaks Out
I spent some time at Endless Mountains Farm in Benton, PA, operated in part by several members of Shalefield...
Lessons from the Chesapeake Bay: How to Save Buzzards Bay from Nitrogen Pollution
The Chesapeake Bay was formed eighteen thousand years ago when glacial melting generated sea level...
New Report Lists World's Most Polluted Places
Green Cross Switzerland and the Blacksmith Institute just released a report that details the world's most polluted...
Study Discovers Fracking Wastewater Irradiated and Polluted a Pennsylvania River
Fracking for shale gas doesn't exactly have the best track record for safety or positive environmental impact....
Byproducts from Greek Yogurt Prove Toxic to the Environment
Greek yogurt is delicious, high in protein, and a good alternative to sugary snacks. However the $2 billion dollar...
Washington's Hanford Nuclear Dump is Leaking Toxic Waste
One of the biggest problems with nuclear power is the radioactive waste it produces; governments and the scientific...
