A single-use straw, also known as a disposable straw, is made of plastic and is intended to be thrown away after one drink.
Ravaged Forests Release Massive CO2 Into Atmosphere
Forests naturally fluctuate between absorbing and releasing CO2, but long-term trends matter.
Forests naturally fluctuate between absorbing and releasing CO2, but long-term trends matter.
COP30 Climate Talks in the Books, Without Much to Show
In November 2025, the 30th annual Conference of Parties — the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — was held in Brazil.
In November 2025, the 30th annual Conference of Parties — the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — was held in Brazil.
Climate Change Linked to Skyrocketing Food Prices
Over the past five years, food prices have increased drastically across the globe.
Over the past five years, food prices have increased drastically across the globe.
Toxic Headphones? Workout Music Lovers & Others Beware…
Recent research does suggest that everyday electronics like over-ear headphones can expose users to small amounts of potentially harmful chemicals—but the risk is more nuanced than alarming headlines imply.
Recent research does suggest that everyday electronics like over-ear headphones can expose users to small amounts of potentially harmful chemicals—but the risk is more nuanced than alarming headlines imply.
Regressive Evolution: Losing Unnecessary Traits
Regressive evolution, in simple terms, refers to the loss of previously evolved traits. It occurs because specific characteristics are no longer beneficial to the organism’s survival due to changes in lifestyle or the environment.
Regressive evolution, in simple terms, refers to the loss of previously evolved traits. It occurs because specific characteristics are no longer beneficial to the organism’s survival due to changes in lifestyle or the environment.
Where in the World Is Toxin-Free?
The exposure to these air, water, and ground toxins is especially detrimental to environmental health.
The exposure to these air, water, and ground toxins is especially detrimental to environmental health.
Ice-Free Summers Coming Soon to Arctic
There are several additional environmental implications of an ice-free Arctic, including the effect on animals and marine ecosystems, who rely on the ice to survive.
There are several additional environmental implications of an ice-free Arctic, including the effect on animals and marine ecosystems, who rely on the ice to survive.
Worsening Shrimp Fraud Drives Overfishing
Shrimp fraud takes various forms, including species substitution, where lower-quality or cheaper shrimp species are sold as expensive varieties.
Shrimp fraud takes various forms, including species substitution, where lower-quality or cheaper shrimp species are sold as expensive varieties.
Beware if You Live Near a Golf Course
Some golf courses are taking steps to lessen their ecological impact.
Some golf courses are taking steps to lessen their ecological impact.
India Doubles Wild Tiger Population in 10 Years
A cornerstone of this success is Project Tiger, launched in 1973, which established a nationwide network of protected areas dedicated to tiger conservation.
A cornerstone of this success is Project Tiger, launched in 1973, which established a nationwide network of protected areas dedicated to tiger conservation.
Exponential Growth in Space Debris Worries Environmentalists
One major consideration in space debris is the “Kessler Syndrome” risk that describes the cascading effects of the debris as one collision creates multiple fragments that further collide and create more debris.
One major consideration in space debris is the “Kessler Syndrome” risk that describes the cascading effects of the debris as one collision creates multiple fragments that further collide and create more debris.
Groundwater Depletion at Crisis Levels Across American West
Groundwater recharge is slow already, and drastically worsens during drought.
Groundwater recharge is slow already, and drastically worsens during drought.
Like Money? Tequila? Help Bats Keep Helping Us
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that bats contribute over $3.7 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that bats contribute over $3.7 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
Ghost Malls Repurposed for Community Benefit Coast to Coast
In the 1980s, malls were the heart of American social life.
In the 1980s, malls were the heart of American social life.
NYC Leading the World Away From Fossil Fuels
Under New York’s all-electric buildings law, most new construction will be prohibited from installing fossil-fuel equipment as the policy phases in between 2026 and 2029.
Under New York’s all-electric buildings law, most new construction will be prohibited from installing fossil-fuel equipment as the policy phases in between 2026 and 2029.