Of the many contemporary conveniences often taken for granted in developed countries, modern sanitation may be among the most important. 

It was the sixth such widespread bleaching event of the reef since 1998, and the first to occur during La Niña conditions, which are typically cooler.

A new study has found tiny plastic particles no bigger than sesame seeds buried throughout human lungs, indicating that people are inhaling microplastics lingering in the air.

The reserve will protect numerous wildlife habitats and migration corridors passing through the Big Bend region.

When presented with proposed natural gas export operations in the state, Oregonians are more likely to perceive the environmental and public health risks than the potential financial gains, a recent study from Oregon State University found.

Texas A&M poultry science experts advise Texans with backyard flocks to be diligent in reducing birds' exposure to the disease.

Nine out of 10 people in the world breathe air that exceeds the World Health Organization’s guidelines for air pollution.

Deep in a Panamanian rain forest, bird populations have been quietly declining for 44 years.

Over 6000 cities now monitor air quality

Flash droughts are relatively new to science, with the advancement of remote sensing technology during the past couple of decades helping reveal instances of soil rapidly drying out.