While biodegradable plastics currently account for a half percent of the hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced annually, a growing demand for the alternative reflects consumer awareness and corporate response.

University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. 

Telemedicine use in 2023 reduced monthly carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of up to 130,000 gas operated vehicles, suggesting it could have a positive effect on climate change, new UCLA-led research finds.

Using spill treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study.

The Colorado River system is the lifeblood of the Southwest, delivering water to 40 million people across the United States and Mexico. 

Energy is central to global sustainability and this Earth Day we highlight Waterloo's efforts on campus.

Climate change and globalisation are driving a surge in threats to crops from insects and mites, researchers say.

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History have used data from a 120-year-old program managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to quantify the effects of introduced species.

Research team tests how stream contents and flow impact microplastic retention.

Honeybees are essential pollinators for agriculture and natural ecosystems.