Which Major Clothing Companies Plan to Sustain Toxic Forever Chemicals?
Of the 30 brands surveyed, 18 had very little to no plan at all to stop using PFAS.
What Are Microplastics? Fragments Found in Human Lungs, Blood for 1st Time
The tiny plastic particles have been found everywhere from the highest peaks to the bottom of the ocean—and we still don't know their health implications.
Climate Change Report Puts World on 'Fast Track' to Disaster: U.N.
The new report found that carbon emissions from 2010 to 2019 were the highest in human history.
Australia Slammed for Not Protecting Great Barrier Reef From Climate Change
The United Nations is set to debate whether its World Heritage status should be downgraded next week.
Biden Administration Wants Big Trucks to Cut Smog Emissions by 90 Percent
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal aims to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks.
U.N. Agrees to 'Plastic Pollution Treaty' Path, Economic Effect Unclear
U.N. Environment Assembly representatives called the treaty, to be completed by 2024, the most significant environmental agreement since the 2015 Paris accords.
From Sunglasses to a Pacifier: Zoo Reveals Shocking Items Animals Swallowed
Animals underwent "surgery to remove items ranging from pacifiers to water bottles that could have proven fatal without veterinary intervention."
Ocean Cleanup Accused of Staging Removal After Plastic Looked Too Clean
Experts found it odd that the plastic picked up by Ocean Cleanup is so clean and free of ocean organisms
COVID Dead Could 'Poison' the Living Due to Groundwater Pollution
With around 5.8 million dead from coronavirus, experts warn a spike in burials could cause environmental issues because of the contaminants all bodies release.
The Biden Administration is Failing on Its Top Priority: Climate
Some of President Joe Biden's failures, from the Afghanistan surrender to skyrocketing inflation, have gotten extensive—and well-deserved—press attention.
Crocodile With Motorbike Tyre Stuck Around Its Neck Freed After 6 Years
Animal welfare groups and professionals have been trying to free the crocodile for years, but in the end, it was a local resident that succeeded.
State May Ban Complimentary Toiletries in Hotels
Single-use plastic bottles used for toiletries in Hawaii's hotels are said to be a major environmental problem in some areas.
Shark Gets Frisbee Stuck on Its Head
A picture of the shark released by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium highlights the risks plastic debris pose to marine animals
Incredible Footage Shows Orca Save Humpback Whale Trapped in Nets
Whale experts said it was first known event where orca have seemingly helped another species in Australian waters
Navy to Drain Pearl Harbor Fuel Tanks Blamed for Water Contamination
The move comes after the Navy initially balked at a state order, insisting it wasn't necessary and claiming its tanks weren't at fault for a recent fuel spill.
Charges Filed Against Washington Dam Owner, CEO Over Alleged Pollution
The charges stem from a construction project in 2020 that allegedly polluted stretches of the river with chemicals found in rubber that are toxic to fish.
Iowa Sues Sioux City for Cheating on Wastewater Reports For Years
The city's water treatment plant allegedly manipulated the results of wastewater tests to mislead state officials about the effectiveness of the plant.
Entangled Dolphin Mom With Fishing Gear Cutting Into Fin Seen In Florida
Clearwater Marine Aquarium said people should not attempt to free the dolphin as it can place additional stress on the mammal.
Marine Rescue Crew Found 10 Types of Plastic in Turtle Droppings
The 14-inch-long turtle was rescued by a man after it became entangled in his fishing net.
Florida Announces Test Program to Feed Manatees in State Amid Record Deaths
The program will feed the animals whose main food source of seagrass has been decimated by water pollution, leading to record manatee starvation rates.
California Regulators to Consider Several Pollution-Reducing Proposals
State regulators will consider increased regulations on emissions from semi-trucks, and a ban on the sale of new small gas engine products like leaf blowers.
Florida Officials to Announce Test Feeding Program for Starving Manatees
The program will reportedly feed manatees lettuce, cabbage and other greens in one area to determine its viability to sustain more manatees across the state.
Sunoco to Pay $4 Million, Replace Animal Habitats in Pipeline Settlement
Sunoco agreed to pay $4 million in a settlement from a 2020 pipeline spill that damaged Marsh Creek State Park in Pennsylvania. The pipeline will change places.
58.4M Tons of Plastic Will End Up in World's Oceans Every Year By 2030
The report showed that a DNA study found bacteria and viruses from humans and animals on plastic that could potentially spread disease.
New Delhi Considers Lockdown Over Dangerous Air Pollution Covering the City
Smog covered the Indian city of New Delhi where air particles were seven times higher than what the World Health Organization deemed as safe levels.
Radioactive Water Released From Fukushima Plant Would Have "Small Impact"
Japan planned to release treated radioactive water in the spring of 2023 after data simulation said there's little environmental impact. Experts aren't so sure.
Whataburger Filled With Fumes After Driver Rolls Coal Into It
"Coal rolling" sees diesel trucks release clouds of unhealthy black smoke but drivers often find legal loopholes.
Radical Green Groups Put Profits Before Planet
Are green groups always aiming for a greener environment, or simply this deluge of government dollars? Sometimes it's hard to tell.
Wild Elk Freed From Tire Caught Round Its Neck After Two Years
The elk was tracked down by park officials who urged residents to consider the impact of human waste on wildlife.