Plastic bag bans are policies and laws that prohibit or limit the use of single-use plastic bags, part of an attempt to curb and reduce plastic waste and environmental degradation.
Biodiversity Shifts as the World Warms
The Great Barrier Reef, which is especially vulnerable to rising temperatures, has already suffered biodiversity losses from climate change.
The Great Barrier Reef, which is especially vulnerable to rising temperatures, has already suffered biodiversity losses from climate change.
Wildfire & Contaminated Drinking Water
Wildfire impacts on drinking water occur via direct contamination and infrastructure damage.
Wildfire impacts on drinking water occur via direct contamination and infrastructure damage.
Food Fight: Getting Fruits & Veggies Into Low Income Communities
Voucher incentive programs, which provide coupons, vouchers and financial incentives to low-income individuals, offer a viable solution.
Voucher incentive programs, which provide coupons, vouchers and financial incentives to low-income individuals, offer a viable solution.
Spewing Motorboats Foul Water Column
This is particularly the case with older motorboats.
This is particularly the case with older motorboats.
River Otter Redux: North American Comeback Still a Work in Progress
From the 1500s onward, European settlers in North America trapped river otters, using their waterproof pelts in the fur trade.
From the 1500s onward, European settlers in North America trapped river otters, using their waterproof pelts in the fur trade.
Does Solar Surge Make Everyone’s Electricity Rates Rise?
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Polar Bears Still Under Water in the Thawing Arctic
Polar bears are a big part of the Arctic ecosystem.
Polar bears are a big part of the Arctic ecosystem.
Native Plants: Adapt or Perish as Climate Changes
Native plants are very vulnerable to climate change.
Native plants are very vulnerable to climate change.
Phantom Load Straining Already Maxed Out Electrical Grid
Most phantom load energy is used by devices with remote controls, indicator lights, motion sensors or timers, like a gaming system control box with a small light or a microwave with a clock.
Most phantom load energy is used by devices with remote controls, indicator lights, motion sensors or timers, like a gaming system control box with a small light or a microwave with a clock.
Indigenous Tribes Upset at Cargill’s Continuing Exploitation of Brazil’s Amazon
Brazil is a global leader in agricultural exports, shipping a record 109 million tons of soybeans in 2025.
Brazil is a global leader in agricultural exports, shipping a record 109 million tons of soybeans in 2025.
Companies Welching on Carbon Reduction Commitments
In February 2024, three major investment companies stepped back from efforts to limit climate-damaging emissions.
In February 2024, three major investment companies stepped back from efforts to limit climate-damaging emissions.
Are Floatovoltaics the Next Big Thing in Renewable Energy?
Floating solar farms operate similarly to ground-mounted farms.
Floating solar farms operate similarly to ground-mounted farms.
Dehorning Rhinos for the Sake of the Species Survival
The high value of rhino horns on the black market makes them a heavily targeted species.
The high value of rhino horns on the black market makes them a heavily targeted species.
Does the Rise of Solar Power Jack Up Electricity Costs for Everyone?
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source. However, adopting it can be costly.
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source. However, adopting it can be costly.
River Otter Rebound: Playful Aquatic Mammals Stage Comeback Across U.S.
From the 1500s onward, European settlers in North America trapped river otters, using their waterproof pelts in the fur trade.
From the 1500s onward, European settlers in North America trapped river otters, using their waterproof pelts in the fur trade.