Despite our efforts to sort and recycle, less than 9% of plastic gets recycled in the U.S., and most ends up in landfill or the environment.
To Design Truly Compostable Plastic, Scientists Take Cues From Nature
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Freshwater Salt Pollution Threatens Ecosystem Health and Human Water Security
Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce — one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.
Climate 'Tipping Points' Need Not Be the End of the World
The disastrous consequences of climate "tipping points" could be averted if global warming was reversed quickly enough, new research suggests.
Improved Management of Farmed Peatlands Could Cut 500 Million Tonnes of CO2
Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature.
Humongous Flare From Sun’s Nearest Neighbor Breaks Records
Scientists have spotted the largest flare ever recorded from the sun’s nearest neighbor, the star Proxima Centauri.
Central African Forests Are Unequally Vulnerable to Global Change
Central Africa is home to the world's second-largest area of dense tropical rainforest.
