Scientists argue that further empowering marginalized waste pickers in developing countries (already involved in the efficient recovery of value and materials from recyclable plastic waste) is key to curbing plastic inputs to the ocean and tackling several sustainable development goals.

Researchers study how soils are recovering as the air gets cleaner following the 1970 Clean Air Act.

Excess selenium from fertilizers and other natural sources can create air pollution that could lead to lung cancer, asthma, and Type 2 diabetes, according to new UC Riverside research.

Chi Chen, a Boston University graduate researcher, and Ranga Myneni, a BU College of Arts & Sciences professor of earth and environment, are authors on a new paper that reveals how humans are helping to increase the Earth’s plant and tree cover, which absorbs carbon from the atmosphere and cools our planet. 

UD study maps areas of high concentrations in the Delaware Bay.

Many countries, including Australia, are at last realising the need for the environment and nature to take centre stage.

A new algorithm developed by Texas A&M researchers can help engineers select optimal designs that maximize profit while lowering hazardous impacts.

First joint Cuba/U.S. geology team in half-century discovers Cuban fertilizer pollution far lower than Mississippi River—model for global agriculture.

Research indicates microplastics may be associated with fishing activities.

The German government has introduced a plan to phase out coal-fired power entirely by 2038 — a target that could cut the country’s carbon dioxide emissions by a quarter, Reuters reported.