A sweeping new study in the Journal of Environmental Management has amassed the largest-ever continuous dataset on plastic pollution in rivers globally, classifying 66% of the debris analyzed as macroplastic — or large, visible pieces of plastic like bottles, bags, straws and cutlery. Whereas much plastic pollution research relies on models and estimates to make

The waterway has dealt with contamination issues in the past, and pollutants from rainwater run-off, which can be deadly for wildlife and humans alike.

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For months, cities around the state have ramped up enforcement against people sleeping in tents on the street. Now, some are focusing on a new target: People who live in vehicles.  Wayne Gardiner, 58, watched his home of 20 years roll onto the […]

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Researchers and community groups are raising alarms that Chester and its neighboring towns could face a new liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal that will increase emissions and pollution and add a potential threat of explosions.

Halifax-based cleantech firm Sustane Technologies has developed a disruptive solution that turns hard-to-recycle waste plastic into engineered feedstock for virgin plastic production.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County.

State investigators determined that a city employee was using a cellphone while operating a Caterpillar bulldozer at excessive speed when it struck Thompson.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) took formal steps this week to rescind a decades-old rule that protects 58.5 million acres of wild area

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After nearly two years of construction the City of Waco’s new landfill is finally done and less than a month from opening, which is set for October 1st.

I have a lot of sympathy for teachers. My mom was a longtime elementary teacher, and I remember her toiling away on grades and lesson plans many a night. I also know that teaching today has even more administrative hoops to jump through—with often fewer resources—than it did when my mother taught in the early 1990s. That’s why I feel fo

Snails can be garden allies! From recycling nutrients to aiding moisture and supporting wildlife, see why they’re vital for a thriving backyard.

NVIDIA is advancing humidity control in data centers to support AI workloads, using AI-driven sensors for real-time adjustments and integrating with cooling systems like the Blackwell platform. This enhances energy efficiency, prevents hardware risks like condensation, and promotes sustainable computing. Ultimately, these innovations could redefine resilient AI infrastructure.

Pat Lindner, VP of mechatronics and sustainable packaging at Amazon, shares how consumer needs and sustainable solutions often overlap, and the sustainability wins the company has achieved in meeting these priorities.

Troops wearing orange high-visibility vests over their camouflage uniforms were seen last week picking up trash in Lafayette Park just outside the White House

Transforming waste into resilient housing, Surf Block reuses surfboard foam for energy-efficient, fireproof homes in Maui.