Scientists are finding that while plant sources for bioplastics, such as corn or cane sugar, may not themselves be toxic or have adverse health impacts, the chemical processes to manufacture bioplastics and the many performance additives needed to give them their attributes (hardness, flexibility, color, etc.) can be quite toxic.
Environment
With an Urban Design Mimicking Natural Forests, Colombia’s Second-Largest City Cools Dramatically in Just Three Years
Wrapped up in heavy-duty workwear and armed with a machete, Pineda is weeding a thick strip of tree-lined greenery running between the lanes.
Wrapped up in heavy-duty workwear and armed with a machete, Pineda is weeding a thick strip of tree-lined greenery running between the lanes.
Taking Big Oil to Court for ‘Climate Homicide’ Isn’t as Far-Fetched as it Sounds
Are fossil fuel companies guilty of actual murder?
Are fossil fuel companies guilty of actual murder?
Heat Index—How Hot It Feels—Is Rising Faster Than Temperature
A new study concludes that the heat index—essentially how hot it really feels—has increased much faster in Texas than has the measured temperature: about three times faster.
A new study concludes that the heat index—essentially how hot it really feels—has increased much faster in Texas than has the measured temperature: about three times faster.
Mexico’s Avocado Industry Harms Monarch Butterflies, Will u.s. Officials Act? (Commentary)
Avocado production in Mexico is tied to deforestation, water hoarding and violence, and much of the resulting crop is exported to the U.S.
Avocado production in Mexico is tied to deforestation, water hoarding and violence, and much of the resulting crop is exported to the U.S.
Pre-Bunking Climate Misinformation
It attempts to anticipate false claims and provide accurate information to counter them.
It attempts to anticipate false claims and provide accurate information to counter them.
Night’s Guardians Unveiled: The Enigmatic World of Bats
Bats, belonging to the order Chiroptera, meaning “hand-wing,” are the only mammals capable of continuous flight.
Bats, belonging to the order Chiroptera, meaning “hand-wing,” are the only mammals capable of continuous flight.
Trees Near Highways Cut Air Pollution From Traffic
A new study finds that trees and bushes planted near highways significantly reduce air pollution caused by motor vehicles, which has been linked to a host of illnesses.
A new study finds that trees and bushes planted near highways significantly reduce air pollution caused by motor vehicles, which has been linked to a host of illnesses.
Study Challenges Use of Charismatic Wildlife as Umbrella Species for Conservation
Researchers found that focusing on these well-known species neglects other important wildlife and may not accurately represent overall biodiversity.
Researchers found that focusing on these well-known species neglects other important wildlife and may not accurately represent overall biodiversity.
In Libya, One Person’s Garbage Is Another Person’s Gain
How unlikely recycling initiatives began supporting those in need
How unlikely recycling initiatives began supporting those in need
The Most Water-Intensive Crops and Meat
Water is one of the most basic human needs, but as climate change extends droughts and groundwater gets drained, it has increasingly become a commodity.
Water is one of the most basic human needs, but as climate change extends droughts and groundwater gets drained, it has increasingly become a commodity.
Pass the Salt Please. Power Lies Within
A new generation of batteries may bolster the EU’s green ambitions.
A new generation of batteries may bolster the EU’s green ambitions.
In Philippines’ Restive South, Conflict Is Linked to Reduced Biodiversity
A recent study of Mindanao found that higher levels of both state and non-state conflict correlated with reduced biodiversity and forest cover.
A recent study of Mindanao found that higher levels of both state and non-state conflict correlated with reduced biodiversity and forest cover.
India Road Safety Model ‘Can Save Lives Worldwide’
SaveLIFE Foundation plans to extend programme to Bangladesh, Kenya, Zimbabwe
SaveLIFE Foundation plans to extend programme to Bangladesh, Kenya, Zimbabwe
Indonesian Capital Project Finally Gets Guidelines To Avoid Harm to Biodiversity
The Indonesian government has rolled out what it calls a “biodiversity management master plan” amid mounting criticism of the environmental and social threats posed by the construction of the country’s new capital city in the Bornean forest.
The Indonesian government has rolled out what it calls a “biodiversity management master plan” amid mounting criticism of the environmental and social threats posed by the construction of the country’s new capital city in the Bornean forest.
Woe the Pancakes! Is Maple Syrup Really Endangered?
Is maple syrup really at risk due to global warming?
Is maple syrup really at risk due to global warming?