All That Glitters Isn’t Litter
A new plant-based material sparkles without plastics. That could be better for the environment—but it's also harder to make in industrial quantities. ..
A new plant-based material sparkles without plastics. That could be better for the environment—but it's also harder to make in industrial quantities. ..
Fuel contamination forced the residents of Iqaluit to rely on bottled water—and now they're having a hard time getting rid of the plastic. ..
Spacecraft help researchers monitor environmental problems on Earth, like the overgrowth of nonnative species and deforestation. ..
The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting a review and public hearings involving the space company's expanded site in Boca Chica, Texas. ..
Scientists are learning how this pollutant damages plants and trees, setting off a cascade of effects that harms everything from soil microbes to wildlife. ..
A new report tallies the death toll from excess emissions by looking at air pollution and spikes in local ozone levels. ..
At any given time, 1,100 tons of microplastic are floating over the western US. New modeling shows the surprising sources of the nefarious pollutant. ..
Studies from all over the globe show short-term improvements in urban air quality, but experts are skeptical about how long they’ll last. ..
Trash-burning facilities once seemed like a useful way to minimize pollution and generate power. But the EU is withdrawing support over emissions concerns. ..
Junk satellites can pose risks to other objects in Earth’s orbit. Startups are testing out ways to tidy up, from magnets to robotic tentacles. ..