Metal-Eating Bacteria That Can Eat a Nail in Three Days Found in the Andes
Leptospirillum could be used to break down large metal waste that has been discarded in Chile's Atacama Desert.
Bay Area Willing To Pay Thousands if Residents Switch to Electric Cars
The program is being funded by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and is willing to pay people up to $9,500 to trade in their vehicles.
Glastonbury River Was So Full of MDMA and Cocaine It Could Harm Wildlife
Scientists said people at Glastonbury Festival should use official toilets after MDMA and cocaine were detected in a nearby river
Possible Steel Plant Spill Forces Beaches, Water Treatment Plant to Close
The beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park and a water treatment plant closed Sunday as a precautionary measure after the apparent spill.
Some States Could See Funding to Clean Up Water Contaminated from Runoff
"It's really hard to convince people to stay in a community where they don't think they'll have access to clean drinking water," Elizabeth Klein said.
Scientists 'Potty-Training' Cows to Help Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
"Why shouldn't they be able to learn how to use a toilet?" asked the study's co-author Jan Langbein.
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Rise in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths in Western States
Tiny particles of soot may have resulted in a 20 percent increase in coronavirus infections in counties across California, Oregon and Washington amid record-breaking wildfires last year.
Real-Life 'Eco Mermaid' Sets World Record for Farthest Swim Using Monofin
Merle Liivand set the record to raise awareness about the threat that rampant pollution poses to marine life.
Reducing Air Pollution Could Lower Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's
"These data demonstrate the importance of policies and action ... that address reducing air pollutants," a representative for the Alzheimer's Association said.
Jeff Bezos Calls for Moving 'All Polluting Industry' Into Space
"You can't imagine how thin the atmosphere is when you see it from space," he said.
Syringes Washing Up on Shore Close Five More New Jersey Beaches
The medical waste was first reported along the state's coastline over the weekend, and has continued to cause public safety issues.
Trout Are Becoming Addicted to Meth in Polluted Waters, Study Reveals
Exposure to meth can cause brown trout to experience withdrawal symptoms, and can hinder a trout's ability to find food or a mate.
Scientists Combat Pollution by Turning Plastic Waste Into Vanilla Flavoring
"The results from our research have major implications for the field of plastic sustainability and demonstrate the power of synthetic biology to address real-world challenges," said the study's first author Joanna Sadler.
'Sea Snot' Slime Endangering Marine Life Blamed on Household Waste
Experts warn that the situation will also continue to get worse as a result of climate change.
Sri Lanka Disaster Could be Devastating for Whales, Endangered Turtles
"This tragic incident—inundating beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka with tonnes of microplastics—will have immediate and long-term effects on this coastal ecosystem," the World Wildlife Fund told Newsweek on Thursday.
Billions of Pellets Released Into Ocean as Ship Sinks off Sri Lanka Coast
One expert said the pellets, known as nurdles, "will persist in the marine environment forever as they are not biodegradable."
Young Bird Dies at Zoo After Swallowing Vape Pen
The bird, a pied shag, was probably suffering from starvation as well as metal and nicotine poisoning, the zoo stated in a Facebook post.
Cargo Ship Carrying 25 Tons of Acid Sinks in Sri Lankan Marine Disaster
"The ship has dealt a death blow to our lives. We can't go into the sea, which means we can't make a living," Joshua Anthony, head of a region fishing union.
Hundreds of Florida Manatees Dying Because of Starvation, Human Pollution
The large mammals, known as sea cows, rely on sea grass as a food source. But scientists think human activity is destroying this vital vegetation.
Dead Whale Found With 16kg of Plastic Bags, Wrappers Inside Stomach
A Cuvier's beaked whale found washed up on a beach in France died after eating 16kg of plastic waste.
High Levels of Arsenic, Uranium Detected in Connecticut Drinking Wells
A study found levels of arsenic and uranium in private wells at concentrations higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's drinking water standards.
Town Volunteers Spray Paint Ditched Dog Feces Pink to Shame Owners
Increased amounts of abandoned dog waste in the area prompted one local organization to come up with an unusual solution.
The 10 U.S. Counties With the Worst Air Pollution
Today, in the time of COVID-19, dirty air is even more dangerous to our health. These 10 counties top the list of areas that might be the most dangerous to its residents.
50 U.S. Cities With the Dirtiest Air
Almost half of all Americans live in counties with unhealthy air quality. These 50 destinations top the list of cities with the dirtiest air in the country.
50 U.S. Cities With the Cleanest Air
The quality of air inhaled isn't something Americans consciously think about every day, but these 50 cities have some of the cleanest air in the country — find out how.
Blue Dogs Found Near Abandoned Chemical Plant Tested by Vets
The dogs found in Dzerzhinsk, Russia, have been placed under observation for a week after they were seen wandering near a disused factory.
Chrysler and Hyundai Among Carmakers Still With Trump in Pollution Fight
The car-making industry has found itself split amid a legal dispute over air pollution standards between those that support Donald Trump and those that don't.
Gavin Newsom Goads Toyota for Standing With Trump on Pollution Fight
California wants to uphold an Obama-era policy that requires automakers to produce vehicles that can hit 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, but the Trump administration wants to ease the standard to 37 miles per gallon.
Multinationals Seem Too Big For Accountability. Switzerland May Change That
A referendum is about be held on whether to change how Bern regulates companies operating abroad, with far-reaching implications for climate change and human rights.
Air Pollution Kills Almost Half a Million Babies Around the World
Scientists have discovered polluted air has an impact on the health of babies while they are still in the womb.