The COVID-019 pandemic has boosted use of disposable packaging and personal protective equipment, at the same time that…
Climate models have been underestimating how much sunlight hits the Southern Ocean. This is because the clouds there are…
The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a harsh light on global commerce in wildlife. But many accounts focus on demand from Asia,…
A new study finds an association between living near active oil and gas wells in California and low birth-weight infants,…
The Trump administration is rolling back environmental regulations, claiming it's good for the economy. But research…
In the 1800s, Americans hunted many wild species near or into extinction. Then in the early 1900s, the US shifted from uncontrolled…
Hurricane and tornado winds spin in circles, but there's another, equally dangerous storm type where winds barrel straight…
Frogs are harvested as food by the millions every year. A new study shows that uncontrolled frog hunting could drive some…
Turning food scraps and yard trimmings into compost improves soil, making it easier for people to grow their own food. City…
Cuba's sustainable approach to farming has protected its rivers from the kind of nutrient pollution that impairs many…
There's growing interest in making the US food system more resilient and flexible, but soil – the origin of nearly…
Restoring former prairies that have been plowed under for farming delivers land, wildlife and climate benefits. But a new…
Small-scale dairy farmers are struggling across the US – but in New Jersey they've developed a model that keeps their…
Many Native American tribes are reporting high COVID-19 infection rates. State and federal agencies are impeding tribes'…
Thousands of dams across the US are aging and overdue for maintenance. Taking them down can revive rivers, restore fish…
Small-scale gold mining operations in developing countries are major sources of toxic mercury pollution, using techniques…
Net zero energy buildings produce at least as much energy as they use. Designing whole net zero campuses and communities…
Extreme weather events prompt people to move, a trend that could accelerate in a warming climate. But the ability to migrate…
Microscopic ocean phytoplankton feed a "biological pump" that carries carbon from the surface to deep waters.…
The COVID-19 pandemic is interrupting scientific field work across North America, leaving blank spots in important data…