Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet—even in our bodies in the form of microplastics. World Environment Day ...

The global use of face masks surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have since been discarded as waste, contributing ...

Although it may not garner the same popular attention as other forms of environmental degradation, light pollution has far-reaching impacts for Earth’s ecosystems and human health.

Humans Pollute the Environment With 57 Million Tons of Plastic Each Year, Study Suggests Scientists used A.I. to model local waste management in 50,000 municipalities worldwide and say the results ...

A glimpse into Los Angeles' Independence Day future? Consider the air pollution caused by holiday pyrotechnics in India.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put more than 160 workers who tackle pollution in overburdened communities on leave. The employees were part of the agency’s Office of Environmental ...

U.S. cities are facing a growing threat that goes beyond hot weather or hazy air. New research from the University of Oklahoma reveals that "compound events"—periods when heat wave conditions coincide ...