pollution
Rainwater Everywhere Now Considered Too Toxic for Safe Consumption, Study Finds
Harmful chemicals called PFAS can be found even in remote regions of Tibet and Antarctica.
Biden’s Bold Plan on Plastics Bans Them From National Parks... in 10 Years
If the order ever takes effect at all.
Scientists Warn of 'Significant' Climate Effects of Frequent Space Launches
Increased rocket exhaust "may start having significant adverse effects on the atmosphere or the climate, and in turn, on human health," researchers warn.
Scientists Make Paper Durable Like Plastic, Without the Pollution
The silica-resin coating is easily applied to paper and makes it waterproof, without creating plastic pollution, and it's anti-bacterial to boot.
Electric Car Factory Probed for Reportedly Causing Nosebleeds in Hundreds of Children
The Warren Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker has called the reports “malicious fabrication.”
The Department of Justice Announced New Climate Cops. What Can They Do?
The agency announced the new Office of Environmental Justice along with the EPA to tackle pollution disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
California Investigating Big Oil for ‘Causing’ Plastic Pollution Crisis
California’s Attorney General is coming after Big Oil for causing the plastic pollution crisis and “deceiving” the public about recycling.
Microplastics in Our Food Is No Joke. Just Kidding, It's Funny as Hell
Freaking out about microplastics feels pointless, so why not laugh instead?
The Entire Arctic Ecosystem Is Awash in Plastic Pollution, Dire Study Reports
Plastic has seeped into the air, ocean, ice, snow, seafloor, and shorelines of the Arctic.
The UN Is Finally, Maybe, Doing Something About Plastic Pollution
About 10 million tons of plastic waste are dumped into our oceans every year—the equivalent of a garbage truck of plastic every minute. A new UN treaty is trying to fight that.
Drunk Drivers, Dogs and a ‘Sleep Mafia’: The Battle for Bedspace in Delhi’s Streets
“Some even end up eating the rats scurrying around when they disturb their sleep or when they are hungry.”
Rotten Eggs, Paint, and Garbage: What Environmental Racism Smells Like
Neighborhoods of color across the country are coping with horrible smells—and their health impacts. It’s racism on full display.