Lithium "white gold rush" in Nevada could desecrate native land
Lithium mining is incredibly destructive to the land and can result in soil erosion, sinkhole formation, and contamination of groundwater and surface water.
This plastic self-destructs within two years
London startup Polymateria has developed a low-cost solution that helps make conventional plastics biodegrade.
Septic waste to seep into coastal homes according to horrifying projection
Homes in North Carolina and other East Coast states could be swamped with sewage, potentially bringing pathogens causing typhoid, cholera and dysentery.
Fishing nets lost every year enough to cover South Carolina: "Staggering"
The 30,000 square miles of net lost or discarded annually, calculated in a new report, will contribute to countless animal deaths.
Worm spit can digest the world's most-polluting plastic
Enzymes isolated from wax-worm saliva have been shown to break down the most-commonly used form of plastic, polyethylene.
How Air Pollution Makes Financial Damage From Climate Change Worse
The research hopes to present incentives to governments to act on climate policy.
Alarming Level of Microplastics Found in Fish—Eating It 'A Personal Choice'
Microplastics accumulate up the food chain, increasing in concentration in predators compared with prey.
Mystery Blob-like Creature of 'Blue Goo' On Ocean Floor Baffles Scientists
The NOAA scientists found the otherworldly blob 1,400 feet below the surface of the Caribbean Sea.
California Mountain Lion Killed by Car Was Pregnant With Four Cubs
The mountain lion lost her own mother in a vehicle collision, while her 18-month-old cub was killed by a car in April.
Mystery as Thousands of Fish Die in River on German-Polish Border
Nearly 200 tons of dead fish have been removed from the River Oder, with scientists unable to confirm why.
Atmospheric Soot Levels Nearly Halved During COVID-19 Lockdowns: Study
A German research aircraft compared soot levels measured in 2017 to those during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 when flights were restricted.
Pennsylvania Avoids a Disastrous Green New Deal Policy—For Now
If Wolf or his successor forces Pennsylvania into RGGI, workers in our Commonwealth will pay dearly.
Plastic Pollution Can Be Removed From Lakes By Naturally-Occurring Bacteria
Plastic pollution can be removed from lakes by naturally-occurring bacteria, new research reveals.
Biden Blames Delaware Oil Slicks for His Cancer and 'So Damn Many' Others
Biden suggested that his mother having to wipe "the oil slick off the window" before driving him to school as a child may have been tied to him developing cancer.
Ironbound the Great White Shark Tracked off Nova Scotia Shore
The famous 1,000-pound great white shark has recently pinged off the Canadian coast, at its most northerly location this year so far.
Plastic Waste Has Turned Deep Sea Into Trash Can of Oceans: Scientists
The shock findings emerged after scientists studied the impact of pollution in the West Pacific Kuril-Kamchatka Trench in the Pacific Ocean.
Giant 24-Inch Shoal Bass Caught by Georgia Man Ties State Record
Georgia local Clark Wheeler caught a 24.5-inch shoal bass, which officially ties for the state record length.
Chile Feminists Help Force Closure of Plant Causing Local Pollution
In June over 100 local residents, including children, were poisoned by sulfur dioxide.
Pink Skies Seen Over Antarctica May Be Explained by Tonga Volcano Eruption
Aerosols released by the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption in January could be the culprit for the rosy hues.
Scientists Create Fish-Shaped Robots to Absorb Microplastics in Oceans
Chinese scientists have developed a small, self-propelled robot that can "swim" into the oceans' hard-to-reach spots and clean them up.
Microplastics Heath Risk Discovered in Hitchhiking Vomiting Viruses
Viruses that cause sickness in humans can attach to microplastics, remaining infectious for much longer than they would otherwise.
Māori Artist Gives Glimpse of Future Water-World Full of Plastic
New Zealander artist George Nuku has presented his latest work as an installation that imagines the state of the world's oceans 100 years in the future where plastics have totally changed the marine environment.
Migaloo—the Famous, Rare Albino Humpback Whale—Might Be Dead
The giant mammal was last seen over two years ago, stirring concerns for his wellbeing and safety.
Cobwebs Could Help Determine Amount of Microplastics in Air: Scientists
Microplastics consist of tiny pollutants that often elude detection, but scientists recently found the pollutants can be snatched from the air by spiderwebs.
Biden Administration to Ban All Single-Use Plastics in National Parks
The ban, which will follow a 10-year phase-out period, aims to tackle part of the U.S.' huge plastic waste problem.
How Does Fracking Affect the Environment?
Fracking has been around since the 1940s, but over the past decade the practice has boomed in the United States, and opened up several new energy markets.
Scientists Create Material That Can Scrub Polluted Air Clean
New sponge-like material has been invented by scientists in Ireland that can absorb toxic benzene from polluted air.
Microplastics Widespread in Nigerian Drinking Water, Research Shows
Nigerian drinking water is massively affected by microplastics, according to new research.
Man Accused of Balloon Pollution After Yacht Proposal Party Arrested
The yacht worker was allegedly caught on video deflating the balloons before dropping them directly into Miami waters from the boat.
Earth Day 2022: Pollution Is Causing More Deaths Than COVID
"Hundreds of millions of tons of toxic substances are released into air, water and soil annually."