Michigan officials have ended distribution of free bottled water in Flint, but many residents believe the city's water…
Study finds that coal pollution in China is leading to people getting significant levels of mercury poisoning from rice.
While wind energy is often perceived as controversial, that may be due to the tyranny and power of unrepresentative anecdotes.
Scientists often use animals and plants as indicators to assess whether ecosystems are polluted. Tracking bats, which cover…
Scientists have long thought most nitrogen in Earth's ecosystems comes from the air, but new research shows it also…
In an increasingly urban world, trees can make a major difference. One study found that, for every dollar invested in planting,…
Climate change is transforming the Arctic, with impacts on the rest of the planet. A geographer explains why he once doubted…
During sea turtle nesting season, scientists collect data and assess how turtles are doing. But they know less about how…
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The illegal timber trade is a huge global business worth up to US$150 billion yearly. One way to curb it is by convincing…
Experts expect the wind business to remain brisk in the US and abroad, on land and offshore.
The 2017 hurricane season showed that Caribbean nations urgently need more resilient power grids. But the effects of climate…
A recent survey of electric utility leaders finds that Trump administration efforts to promote coal energy and roll back…
Earth's ozone layer shields us from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Nations have been working to reduce ozone-depleting…
Fish are a key food source for millions of people worldwide. But a recent study finds long-term warming over the next 200…
Dozens of US cities have launched bike-share programs in the past decade. There have been bumps – critics want wider access,…
It's time to admit the age of pristine nature is over. In its place is humanity and planet-shaping technologies, from…
Recent research shows that US rivers are becoming saltier and more alkaline. Salt pollution threatens drinking water supplies…
The Interior Department is narrowing protection for migratory birds to cover only deliberate harm such as hunting, but not…
On the eve of the March for Science, a marine biologist explains why she's returning from abroad to speak out for science…