Several states, including Massachusetts, have developed ambitious renewable energy targets that hinge in large part on getting…
Do environmental reviews delay large-scale projects? The Trump administration says yes, but studies show that these reviews…
Many Coloradans feel powerless to protect themselves from pollution and other fallout caused by the state's fracking…
New research is spotlighting personal care products, such as shampoos and skin lotions, as a significant source of chemicals…
A review of Trump's stated war on regulations doesn't find many successful repeals. But it is hurting regulatory…
Fountains of lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano are dramatic, but the most deadly impacts of volcanic eruptions are…
Deriving fuel from trees costs more than wind and solar power and it emits more carbon than coal. There are many heated…
According to one study, more than 8 million people per year die early from air pollution exposure.
Scientists have mapped a huge dead zone in the Gulf of Oman, without enough oxygen in the water to support life. This Speed…
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.