pollution

How to Build a Zero-Waste Economy

These businesses say: reuse, refill, return.

As The World Burns

We’re beginning to learn to prepare for the unexpected now that the unexpected has become the norm. The realities of the climate crisis become harsher and more inescapable by the day.

New Research Defends Curbside Recycling as Effective Climate Tool

The study finds that, despite their cost and other drawbacks, such programs can help small cities reach their climate goals.

By Fighting the Ozone Hole, We Accidentally Saved Ourselves

With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way.

Deep-Sea Mining’s Dirty Dilemma

Mining promises to kick up a bunch of seafloor-smothering sediment. The question is: how much?

Inside the United Nations’ Water Week

Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and around 4.2 billion people–more than half of the world's population–experience severe water scarcity for at least one month per year. 

Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s

The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.

Climate Change Threatens Everyone’s Health

But its impact will be brutal for some communities in particular.

The Global Health Benefits of Going Net Zero

Climate change mitigation plans would also reduce air pollution. That could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the coming decades.

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