Pollution

A marine scientist discusses the problem of plastic pollution and her hopes for an international treaty to tackle it

A global study identified 61 PFAS chemicals in food packaging that are not authorized for use in such products

A massive new dataset highlights more than 4,200 plastic chemicals linked to health and environmental risks. But scientists say there are still large gaps in the scientific understanding of plastic ingredients

A California resident faces charges under a 2020 law that seeks to curb powerful planet-warming and ozone-depleting hydrofluorocarbons

For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust

Tourism is big business on the cape, but a growing environmental issue could disrupt the lives of tourists and residents, alike.

A toxic mix of dust, ash and other material from 15 million tons of rubble now blankets Gaza and all who live there, posing major health concerns

The overuse of dangerous pesticides in Brazil threatens public health and serves as a warning to the rest of the world about the dangers of science denial

We do not want to trade the harm of emissions from gasoline vehicles for the harm caused by unsustainable mining practices

At the COP28 climate meeting, the EPA announced the final version of a rule that aims to deeply cut methane emissions by requiring equipment upgrades and regular leak inspections

Dirty air has been linked to poor health outcomes, ranging from suicidality to low birth weight

PFAS can enter the food chain through marine plants and animals and hurt human health